By Mollie B. Rodgers
Words handled frequently grow threadbare. ‘Literally’ is never literal and ‘awesome’ provides mediocre praise, but when I saw her sweep through those automatic doors, ‘stunning’ regained its full authority. She posed before a shelf, hip cocked, and one commercial-ready avocado rolled off the pyramid and into her outstretched hand. Minutes after her mall-mannequin proportions had breezed past, I still stood there, clutching my iceberg lettuce and blinking.
I imagine the world must appear a lonely place to her, populated by slow-moving people of few words. Or maybe I only wish it, for some semblance of fairness in the universe.
Nice piece, Mollie!
Observation at its best and superbly crafted. Well done.
Terrific story told in 101 words. The title intrigued me, the first sentence pulled me in and I kept reading. Loved this story!
I enjoyed this. The title was intriguing.
Hello Mollie,
Loved the descriptive “mall-mannequin proportions” – – and all the nuances suggested by that word. I am going to share this with a young teen struggling with identity issues and devaluing their appearance. (Great conversation starter!)
Totally agree, Cathryn!
Terrific, as always, Mollie. Share your gift with the world. Love, Daddy.
Perfect!
Loved it! Have had similar observations.
Really liked it!