
During a conference call to discuss the ins and outs of a business model, Janet decided she needed a break from the daily grind of listening to a cast of people drone on about nothing. She excused herself, explaining that she needed to take care of an urgent matter. Her boss told her to take the rest of the morning off and join in the afternoon meetings.
Janet walked outside, racking her brain for what she could do to find peace and joy before returning to work. She could rake the leaves that had fallen below the pear tree. But instead, she grabbed a basin to collect the pears which looked so juicy and sweet as they dangled on the tree. She would give them a bath in cold water, and then enjoy one or two.
After that first wondrous taste of the nectar that only nature can produce, Janet decided to block out all thoughts of work. She grabbed a book from her growing stash, took a bench to hold her harvest of pears, and, lazily enjoyed life’s bountiful gifts, cutting into one pear after another. She relished the solitude and tranquility of resting your body, mind, and soul with nature’s wonders.
Written for What Do You See #258 from Sadje at Life After 50 for Women. Fandango One Word Challenge prompt is Conference. Ragtag Daily Prompt is Rake. The Daily Spur prompt is Cast. Three Things Challenge prompts from Pensitivity 101 are bath, basin, and block.
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I’ve never had a homegrown pear and haven’t even had a pear in 23 years! you’ve made me hungry for one. Would have to be canned here, however, as I haven’t seen them for sale here in Mexico.
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A very relaxing way to spend her time off. Your story carries an important message Regina that one needs time away from work to be fully efficient. Thanks for joining in.
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I’m relaxing there with her Regina. Thanks for using the 3TC today. My parents had two pear trees, 2 apple trees and 2 plum trees in their garden. Then he took to growing gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, and loganberries. In his next garden, he had a grape vine and made a frame to grow melons. It was no wonder Dad took to making wine and Mum had to verbally fight him for the fruit for her pies!!
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I loved as a child going blackberry picking with my sister and an older cousin, all girls. It was the 1960s and parents weren’t afraid for girls to travel far afield. My aunt made jellies and amazing blackberry pies. So, I can imagine your mother wanting her share of the berries.
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Dad’s wine was really good, and we used to go blackberrying too. Lots of fun as a kid.
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Yep I am all for leaving boring meetings and eating pears, the leaves can wait.
Thanks for joining in Regina 😀
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Great story, excellent use of the prompts!
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Thank you.
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