Charlie’s prompt.
May 2, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about sisu. It’s a Finnish concept of enduring strength, the ability to consistently overcome. Think long-term. Go where the prompt leads!
Sisu Book-su
Finally, time to sit down and read.
“Mum! I’m hungry!”
Don’t worry book, I’ll be back.
“Okay dear.”
Child fed. Back to my book.
“Honey, do you know where my tie is?”
Tie found. Where was I?
Raised voices and screaming.
Book down.
“What is the matter with the two of you? Okay, Tom, you sit here with that Lego. Amelia, draw me a picture over here. No, not near your brother!”
Ah, chapter two I think-
Ring ring.
“Hello? Hi mum…”
Twenty minutes later.
“Okay, bye mum. Speak to you tomorrow.”
That book. I will get it read.
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But I Smile Anyway... 
May 05, 2019 @ 01:18:03
And that’s exactly how it is. Great flash, Ritu!
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May 05, 2019 @ 08:30:53
Thanks Jennie!
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May 05, 2019 @ 11:26:58
You’re welcome, Ritu!
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May 04, 2019 @ 16:57:19
Small annoyances can add up! And reading – wow, that’s a hard one to get a lot of people to understand not to interrupt!
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May 04, 2019 @ 18:10:10
Reading is far too important!!!
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May 04, 2019 @ 15:50:33
Ha, ha! As a parent, it takes tremendous sisu to read an entire book!
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May 04, 2019 @ 18:09:24
Don’t I know it!!!!! ❤️
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May 04, 2019 @ 02:52:23
But if you are full of fear you will not move….chance are you are stuck in emotion with no way out
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May 04, 2019 @ 06:47:33
Indeed.
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May 04, 2019 @ 02:49:54
If you are strong than you will live….but If you are full of fear pockets are full and you will not move than chance are you are stuck in emotion and can’t see you way out
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May 04, 2019 @ 06:47:23
Very true Sheldon. 🙏🏼💜
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May 03, 2019 @ 19:30:37
Oh Ritu, you really do make me laugh.
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May 03, 2019 @ 20:03:58
Always bringing it back to books!
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May 03, 2019 @ 16:35:37
I am with Annette return the children to the library and read your book 💜💜💜
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May 03, 2019 @ 20:05:25
🤣 If only it were that easy sis 💜
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May 03, 2019 @ 20:10:30
Indeed 💜
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May 03, 2019 @ 15:47:32
Good work, Sis! In 99 words all your trouble without any gruel thoughts. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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May 03, 2019 @ 20:06:28
Good, huh!
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May 03, 2019 @ 14:47:24
Return the kids to the library… enjoy the book
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May 03, 2019 @ 14:56:57
I shall try that ! 😀
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May 03, 2019 @ 14:20:26
That’s one patient book…
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May 03, 2019 @ 13:30:01
Boo! Especially if you’re near an exciting part – someone about to blow something up, strangle someone (you could always oblige…) or a love scene…Couldn’t you spit! xx
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May 03, 2019 @ 14:56:32
Tell me about it!!
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May 03, 2019 @ 12:47:01
I feel for you! Fortunately, kids grow up and time stretches….🤣
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May 03, 2019 @ 14:56:17
But there is always something… interrupting my reading time!!
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