A Blessing in Disguise

 Mortgage over-due. Bank Balance in negative.

John is sitting on his dry land that has disintegrated due to lack of rains.

Now he has only one hope.

That his continuous bawling, sobbing could wet his land with the hope that he could reap the crops and gain his self-respect.

 Politics and Weather lead to the loss and debt.

While continuing with his sobs, he felt a few trickles.

Looked around, to no luck!

Looked up to see Nature joining him in his cry.

That made him euphoric since Mother Nature's whimper is a blessing in disguise.

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In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about the need for help in an extreme weather event. Is the help local or global? Does it arrive or the plea go ignored? It doesn’t have to be fire. Think about extreme weather occurrences and consequences.
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Beat the Drought

The weather may be getting hotter, but the Californians are exceeding the state government’s expectations by conserving a record amount of water.

The State Water Resources Control Board reported that consumers cut their usage by 29% in May, one-upping the government’s request for a 25% reduction by the end of June.

Dozens of communities across the Golden State have risen to the occasion by shortening showers, using water-efficient appliances, and turning lawns into drought-resistant gardens, cutting their use upwards of 30% in some cases.

The mantra, "United we stand, Divided we fall" holds true for all aspects!


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In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is ripped from the headlines.
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Camping under the blazing Sun

The boys arrived at the camp wearing rain jackets since the forecast said 60% rain. Overjoyed at the fact that the drought struck CA will get some sprinkles, these scouts did not want to dampen their spirits by being indoors. 

Within minutes of their arrival, they were sweaty, perspiring and dripping.

 "Boy! It is a hot one! How did the weather forecast rain with not a single cloud in sight." said one exasperated scout while removing his rain gear.

"Oh! rain, please come for thy children soak themselves in their sweat and are tormented," came a melodramatic dialog from behind.

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99 words write a story that includes the phrase, "Man, it's a hot one!"
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Wordless Wednesday #48

When Brown is the new Green motto, it is time to conserve and sustain whatever we have left of it.

California is facing a drought, and conservation of water is the new mantra.

Honestly, sustaining is not a foreign word for me, but to teach the kids needs a special knack of patience and poise.

Mantra for today: Patience is an underrated virtue. One who has attained it; will stay undefeated in whatever he has carried out!


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