It’s flash fiction time again over at Carrot Ranch. In 99 words (no more, no less) write a short story using the phrase “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers” To see more about this challenge head on over to the ranch. Hope to see you there.
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What’s for dinner Mom?
You won’t like my answer, but we are having roasted chicken, broccoli, rice, and a Caesar salad.
Oh great, chicken again. I hate chicken and you know that.
Chicken is what’s on sale this week, and you know that we don’t have a lot of money right now. It’s funny how you will eat Popeye’s chicken and Wild Wing but you give me a hard time every time I make it.
I don’t know why; I just don’t like homemade chicken. Never have.
You know what I always tell you, dear, beggars can’t be choosers.
Susan's Place 
Gosh, that last line sounds like my mother. To which I always replied: But I’m not begging. 🙂
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Good come back!
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I like this! Nice take on the prompt!
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Thank you!
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My mom cooked fish for every dinner and I didn’t appreciate that. I now know eating fish is healthier. What do kids know? Great flash, Susan! 🙂
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Thanks, with me it was liver. Still hate it.
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Oh, I ate chicken live for iron but I’m not doing it because I’m not doing the cooking. My husband is doing it.
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You ate live chicken?
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Yes, beef liver also, but it’s not as tender as chicken liver. 🙂
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haha…I have used the above proverb for my son with regards to cooking as well.
Unless he cooks…which shall not happen so might as well eat what I’ve cooked 😉
Good one!!
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Thanks!
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A moment in every child’s hood…
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