The parade was on Sunday.
Nana was excited. She’d be driving Pop Pop’s antique car.
He’d purchased it at an auction. It took him 8 years to restore her.
Sadly, he never got to show her off.
“Will you be able to see, Nana?”, I asked.
“I’ll be dazzling wearing my wide brimmed yellow hat”, she beamed.
“But, the ophthalmologist said to limit your driving.”
“Lily, I wouldn’t miss showcasing your Pop Pop’s car for anything.”
She slept soundly, with a dazzling smile, that night.
I drove the car wearing her wide brimmed yellow hat.
She would have been proud.
2016©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
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March 6, 2016 at 11:50 pm
Mine was a Pop Pop too. Brought back many great memories! Well told!
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March 7, 2016 at 1:20 pm
I liked the idea od using the name. I never knew a Pop Pop. My grandkids call my hubby, Poppy.
I’m happy this brought back great memories.
Isadora 😎
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March 2, 2016 at 12:34 pm
Oh no! So sweet and so sad at the same time.
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March 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm
The ying and yang of life visible in my story. I’m happy your enjoyed my take on the photo prompt.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Come back again soon …
Isadora 😎
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March 2, 2016 at 7:05 pm
Will certainly do so.
XD
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March 1, 2016 at 3:25 pm
A loving thing to do. That will no doubt be a story passed down through the family. Well done, Isadora. 🙂 — Suzanne
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March 1, 2016 at 6:59 pm
I’m beginning to thin this might be a good story to continue writing. I’ve grown fond of Nana
even though she is totally fiction. I’m pleased you enjoyed it and commented on it. Thank YOu …
Isadora 😎
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March 1, 2016 at 7:12 am
A beautiful story. The dialogue brings the characters to life, and the yellow hat is a lovely touch.
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March 1, 2016 at 6:58 pm
I appreciate your thoughts on the yellow hat and story. I enjoyed writing it.
I’ve grown fond of Nana through the comments. Thank you for visiting my blog.
Isadora 😎
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February 29, 2016 at 4:20 pm
I’m glad she was able to follow through and do that for her Grandparents. A very touching story, Isadora.
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February 29, 2016 at 8:26 pm
She was very strong to have been able to honor her by making her grandparents dream come through.
I know I wrote this as fiction but I’m feeling for the characters
Thnks for popping in.
Isadora 😎
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February 29, 2016 at 5:44 am
Oh, Isadora, I have goose bumps, and a lump in my throat. That was incredibly beautiful.
So well done…
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February 29, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Ahhh … I’m very pleased the story touched your heart, Carolyn.
Thank you for visiting and leaving your complimentary comment.
Isadora 😎
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February 28, 2016 at 9:57 pm
Very nice, Isadora. Very touching.
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February 28, 2016 at 10:24 pm
I reached into the sentimental heart box for this one.
I’m happy you thought it was touching, Tom.
It looks like I removed enough from the box. Thank You …
Isadora 😎
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February 28, 2016 at 2:28 am
What a touching story. Her Nana would have been proud. The yellow hat was a nice touch!
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February 28, 2016 at 10:23 pm
Yes, I think both of her grandparents would have been proud of her.
Dreams put on hold sometimes are fulfilled by another.
I added the yellow hat because I wanted to shwocase Nana as an eccentric grandmother.
I’m pleased you thought it went well in the story. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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February 28, 2016 at 1:29 am
when nana mentioned she’d be driving, you could have said, “in your dreams.” but i guess you couldn’t bear tell her the truth. 🙂
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February 28, 2016 at 10:27 pm
Ahhh … I couldn’t tell Nana she couldn’t do it. It would mean she was too old. Nope, I had to spare her feelings.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a bit of humor behind.
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 11:34 pm
The ending is wonderfully subtle, yet very clear. Excellent.
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February 28, 2016 at 10:19 pm
I was a little worried about the ending being too abrupt. But, 100 words are 100 words.
I’m very happy you thought it was clear. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 10:37 pm
Sweet and touching story. Sometimes it’s take the next generation to fulful one’s dream but the grandparents were the foundation for this dream. Nicely done.
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February 28, 2016 at 10:18 pm
Yes, dreams can take a back seat to the struggles to survive sometimes.
I’m pleased you enjoyed reading my story. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 9:50 pm
Wonderful – and so lucky that the granddaughter knew how to drive Pop Pop’s vitage car.
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February 27, 2016 at 11:36 pm
Yes, it was fortunate she could drive it. They would have loved seeing her do it.
I’m glad you enjoyed my story. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 4:26 pm
What a sweet story!
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February 27, 2016 at 4:50 pm
I was looking to write a feel good story. I’m happy it’s turned out to be a touching story.
Thank you for commenting, Sandra, and for your visit.
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 9:44 am
Excellent story Isadora.
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February 27, 2016 at 4:23 pm
It’s very sweet of you to say, Indira. Thank you very much.
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 5:46 pm
🙂
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February 26, 2016 at 10:41 pm
That’s so sad, but also beautiful. I love how the granddaugher wears the hat while driving the car. She makes her grandparents proud.
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February 27, 2016 at 4:48 pm
I’m sure her grandparents were looking down and smiling at her. She paid tribute to them by making
their dream come true. The granddaughter learned that one must live today because tomorrow may never be.
Thank you for your wonderful words and visit, Gaylearner.
Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2016 at 9:12 pm
So sweet… There was pride in the last legacy to the grandparents.. Hat an car what a wonderful combo.
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February 27, 2016 at 4:46 pm
Stellar words for me from you, Bjorn. Thank you very much. 😊
I wanted the story to have a feel good ending. I’m please you enjoyed it.
Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2016 at 7:27 pm
This is very touching Issy 😇
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February 27, 2016 at 4:43 pm
It was time for a feel good story. Thanks, GIlly.
Have a GREAT weekend …
Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2016 at 5:57 pm
A beautifully sad story. And life goes on….
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February 27, 2016 at 4:42 pm
Yes, indeed, life is always moving forward. The granddaughter paid tribute to her
Nana by making the dream come true. The granddaughter learned that one must
live today because tomorrow may never be. Emilio is nice to see you here commenting
and visiting. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2016 at 4:53 pm
So sad, Nana didn’t get to showcase the car either. Excellent story, Isadora!
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February 27, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Perhaps, it could be looked at as a happy ending since the granddaughter paid tribute to her
Nana by making the dream come true. Her yellow hat was showcased too. Plus, the granddaughter
was shown that one must do today because tomorrow may never be.
Thank you, PJ, for your comment and visit.
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 5:34 pm
Oh yes, it does have a happy ending!
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February 26, 2016 at 2:23 pm
“Just wondering, ” she asked, “Was NanNan able to make the parade, perhaps as a passenger?”
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February 27, 2016 at 4:33 pm
I’m afraid Nana went to sleep with her dream. Her granddaughter paid tribute to her
and Pop Pop by driving the car in the parade. She wore the yellow hat to show her Nana
she loved and respected her so much.
Thank you for stopping by and adding your comment to my story. Welcome …. come back again real soon.
Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2016 at 2:10 pm
What a most beautiful story, Isadora. So sweet the granddaughter took over the dream…
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February 27, 2016 at 4:35 pm
I appereciate your very kind words, Dale. Thank you ….
I’m pleased you enjoyed my interpretation of the photo prompt.
Have a GREAT weekend …
Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2016 at 11:42 am
Querida Isadora,
Does this mean that Nana went to sleep forever? Or did the granddaughter sedate her? Nonetheless, a sweet story. Me gusta el sombrero amarillo. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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February 27, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Sadly, it is so. Nana didn’t get to realize the dream but her granddaughter paid tribute to them both.
The hat was my perception of the personality her Nana would have had – a bit eccentric. I loved it
when I re-read it after I had written it. Gracias for sus palabras buenos …
Adios,
Isadora 😎
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February 26, 2016 at 8:42 am
Aww, this is a beautiful take. And eve though pop pop and nana didn’t get to show off the car, their dream was made a reality.
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February 27, 2016 at 4:25 pm
I think Nana would have be very happy to see her granddaughter driving her Pop Pop’s car.
I’m pleased you liked my interpretation of the photo prompt, Ameena. Thank you ..
Isadora 😎
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