Long road trips are tiring on the soul,

Too much time to think, especially when everyone else slept.

Could Melanie handle three teenagers at a cabin without WiFi?

She packed plenty of goodies, even bags of kale and carrots for Trina.

But her enthusiasm waned.

The sun was rising, better enjoy the quiet before complaints start.

“Mom, that’s so cool.”

Melanie nearly swerved off the road at the sound of Remmy’s voice.

The oncoming headlights at the horizon outshined the early pinkish sun.

“Looks like we’re driving into another dimension. I’m writing about this.”

Full on super mom mode restored.

PHOTO PROMPT © Fleur Lind

Today’s 100 words were inspired by Rochelle Wisoff’s Friday Fictioneer photo prompt. It’s quite an interesting shot isn’t it? Someone in that car has a good eye. But hey I hope this little tale inspires you to take a chance on a crazy idea to do something different that might throw a curve in the hum drum of normal. ‘New’ doesn’t always feel like it will work out and it is likely to cause work and trouble but…what rises to the top is the cream of life…discovery. Have a great day! Clare


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30 responses to “Crazy Ideas Are the Best”

  1. GHLearner Avatar

    I bet they’ll love the trip… maybe after a bit of complaining. Lovely story.

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      CGraith

      Many thanks! Glad you like it.

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  2. creatingahome Avatar

    I love how her courage and faith in the choice was reborn.

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      It’s like that isn’t it? When you take a chance on something that could go south, courage and faith in the idea have to be renewed again and again and success has to be recognized in the midst of small failures.

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  3. James McEwan Avatar

    Teenagers are always a worry and a source of inspiration. However, lots of patience is needed.

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  4. authorfleurl Avatar

    Awww I love this! Something that inspires a teen’s imagination and supermum mode! It bought back those days of our kids as teens. 🙂

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      The stages of motherhood never end!

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  5. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar

    Lovely! Very very relatable, that! 🙂

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  6. plaridel Avatar

    loved this story. well done.

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      CGraith

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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  7. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    I love a good supermom story. Very nicely done!

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      CGraith

      Thank you Brenda!

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  8. poetisatinta Avatar

    Don’t you just love a good road trip 🙂

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      Yes! It means adventure!

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  9. Dawn M. Miller Avatar

    Wonderful story.

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      CGraith

      Thank you so much Dawn!

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  10. athling2001 Avatar

    How true a tale. Well done.

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      CGraith

      Glad you liked it!

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  11. Bill Avatar

    I miss those days. Now my teenagers have teenagers. Great story.

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      CGraith

      Thanks Bill!

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  12. Tannille Avatar

    Are we there yet? Road trip with teens and no wi-fi? She is game.

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  13. msjadeli Avatar

    Memories in the making. Good story, CG

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  14. granonine Avatar

    Road trips with little kids? Oy. I much preferred our road trips when they were older and could do some of the driving. And conversations were often hilarious 🙂

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  15. Iain Kelly Avatar

    If you don’t get them out there, they’ll never be inspired.

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  16. Mason Bushell Avatar

    I love a good road trip! Nice story, Clare.

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      CGraith

      Thanks Mason. I also like road trips…can’t wait for spring to get exploring.

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  17. Anita Avatar

    Super mom indeed.
    Handling car, sunset, and kids with eatables, and more.

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  18. Bear Avatar

    I like this… good twists going on. Here, pass this pencil to Remmy will ya…..

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  19. neilmacdon Avatar

    Supermom IS another dimension

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    1. CGraith Avatar
      CGraith

      So true! Thanks for the laugh.

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