PUSHING BOUNDARIES

This week's Friday Fictioneers photo prompt led me along the lines of pushing boundaries and made me think about a recent conversation I had with a friend. I think we should all be open about our bodily functions and I've never understood why women are made to feel uncomfortable about things that are a normal part of the reproductive process. I'll be interested to read your thoughts on this baffling issue.

 © Linda Kreger 

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

Mum's menopause made her mad. She complained loudly about hot flushes and stripped off in public.

When anyone looked askance she'd snarl, 'Bloody menopause.'

I asked her to be discreet.

'Hah! Half the population have to endure this. Why the hell are we forced to treat it like a dirty secret?'

'You embarrass everyone.'

'In that case it's time we pushed the boundaries.'

I rolled my eyes. What now?

'We need a campaign to push this out in the open. Women and men have to unite against these ridiculous taboos.'

I fled.

But deep down I knew she was right.

I hope you enjoyed this story and found it thought provoking. I look forward to your comments. 

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THE PERFECT BAND NAME - 100 word story

This week's Friday Fictioneers gave us a wrecked tent to work with. This was quite a challenge, but I hope you enjoy my take on it. 

PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields

THE PERFECT BAND NAME

Izi Googled Shakespeare quotes, searching for a band name.

'Sound and Fury'? Too rock.

'Inconstant Moon'? Too clever.

'Live a Little'? Too clichéd.

'Gilded Butterflies'? Too girly.

'Pot of Ale'? Too blokey.

She sighed.

'Bloody cat,' said Izi's mother.

'No. Too gory.'

'That wasn't a suggestion, Isabel. I'm feeding Jean Richardson's bloody cat... again. They're going camping.'

'Why agree to feed her cat if you don't like it?'

'Why, Isabel, it's only neighbourly. Apparently their tent is so fancy they've been practising how to erect it.'

Izi looked out of the window and laughed. It was the perfect band name: 'Demolished'.

I hope you enjoyed this story and I look forward to your comments. 

If you wish to read more Friday Fictioneers stories, you can find them listed HERE

If you'd like to join in the challenge, you'll find all the information posted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields 

- her blog is listed on 'My Blog List' on the right hand side of this page.

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