Smorgasbord Short Stories – Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction – Your Eminence by Sally Cronin

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

This week for the Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge by Charli Mills The prompt is the word ‘Eminence’ in all its glory… In the post Charli also brings us up close and personal with a monster from the basement…. with eight legs that move it rapidly across your path. On one occasion almost to the point of embarrassment. Well worth heading over to enjoy that and also photographs of the melt around that part of Lake Superior.

In the meantime.. here is my submission for the challenge.

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Your Eminence by Sally Cronin

As I pass him on my way to the village, I remember to say ‘Good morning your eminence’. To ignore him is to invite untold misfortune. Wise ones tell of signs of impending death if he is seen close to your window. And should that be open to the spring air, thefts of gold and silver. I laugh at the warnings, for I am young and carefree, but ancient beliefs stir in my blood, for lone magpies bring sorrow. So I pay him respect, wishing him a mate for life, to bring joy to those who see them together.
©Sally Cronin

If you would like to participate in this week’s challenge here is the link again...https://carrotranch.com/2019/03/28/march-28-flash-fiction-challenge/

I hope you have enjoyed this piece of flash and your feedback is always welcome.. thanks Sally.

37 thoughts on “Smorgasbord Short Stories – Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction – Your Eminence by Sally Cronin”

Becky Ross Michael on March 30, 2019 at 3:27 pm said:

I like this piece, Sally!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 30, 2019 at 5:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you Becky.. hugsx
  
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johnrieber on March 30, 2019 at 5:44 pm said:

That is terrific! I took part as well today – i find these stimulating, gets creativity going!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 30, 2019 at 5:53 pm said:
  
  Good to hear John.. look forward to reading..
  
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dgkaye on March 30, 2019 at 6:03 pm said:

Beautiful sentiment Sal ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 30, 2019 at 6:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks Debby ♥
  
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robbiesinspiration on March 30, 2019 at 6:22 pm said:

This is an intriguing take, Sally.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 30, 2019 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  thank you Robbie..hugsx
  
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jenanita01 on March 30, 2019 at 7:54 pm said:

Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.

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Colleen Chesebro on March 30, 2019 at 8:01 pm said:

Just lovely, Sally. There’s lots of ancient lore about magpies and crows. I love birds! ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 30, 2019 at 10:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you Colleen…it is strange that different cultures have the similar beliefs about creatures, despite that belief going back thousands of years . ♥
  
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  - Colleen Chesebro on March 30, 2019 at 11:29 pm said:
    
    It shows how connected we really are. 🥰
    
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Darlene on March 31, 2019 at 10:14 am said:

A great use on the word eminence. Showing magpies respect is wise.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 31, 2019 at 10:19 am said:
  
  Thank you Darlene.. and I agree. cross them at your peril. .hugsxx
  
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  - Darlene on March 31, 2019 at 10:35 am said:
    
    We had a lot of them in Alberta.
    
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Jennie on March 31, 2019 at 1:47 pm said:

Well done, Sally!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 31, 2019 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jennie..hugsx
  
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  - Jennie on April 1, 2019 at 2:58 am said:
    
    You’re welcome, Sally!
    
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Annette Rochelle Aben on March 31, 2019 at 3:40 pm said:

I shall be more mindful from this point forward…

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 31, 2019 at 8:01 pm said:
  
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rijanjks on March 31, 2019 at 6:54 pm said:

Excellent! Bringing the wisdom and superstitions from the ancient ones through young eyes is brilliant! Well-done!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 31, 2019 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jan.. so pleased you enjoyed.. hugsxx
  
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OIKOS™-Publishing on March 31, 2019 at 10:52 pm said:

Wonderful written, Sally! Yes, we really should honour our smaller earth-members too. Michael

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 31, 2019 at 11:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you Michael..hugsx
  
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Miriam Hurdle on April 1, 2019 at 11:43 pm said:

We could ignore the superstition but I agree to respect the ancient wisdom. I like it, Sally. ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on April 1, 2019 at 11:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you Miriam.. hugs ♥
  
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  - Miriam Hurdle on April 2, 2019 at 6:01 am said:
    
    You’re welcome, Sally. ❤
    
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PaulAndruss on April 2, 2019 at 5:50 pm said:

Nice use of almost forgotton country lore Sally. Well thought out and written. Px

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on April 2, 2019 at 10:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks Paul.. I was trying to be polite about the one who sits on the bird feeder at 6am and lets us know he is knicking the seed! hugsxxx
  
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  - PaulAndruss on April 4, 2019 at 12:29 am said:
    
    I do like magpies because they are intelligent and mate for life.. but on the other hand I really resent them chowing down on all the birdfood and frightening off the other birds. One year one viciously attacked a Jay that had come into the garden to feed. It was jealous because we kept chasing it away. you could really see the spite in its attack. It uncomfortably reminded me of humanity. Pxxx
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on April 4, 2019 at 9:14 am said:
    
    I think you are right about the reference to humanity, especially at the moment. Not sure where we are headed in our country and across the globe.. feels like it is heading to a watershed moment! hugsxxx
    
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  - PaulAndruss on April 4, 2019 at 6:13 pm said:
    
    So true Sally Pxx
    
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Charli Mills on April 3, 2019 at 6:52 pm said:

So much permeates America from the motherland of England, and yet we often lose the roots of the original myths. As a child, I never understood the animosity toward the magpies and your flash refreshes my view. There are none here on the Keweenaw, but I’ll be sure to acknowledge his eminence next time I see him out west. Great flash, Sally!

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Molly Stevens - Shallow Reflections on April 4, 2019 at 12:31 pm said:

You surprised me in the end with the reference to magpies, Sally. I viewed his eminence as a human – perhaps a beggar. Well done, and beautifully written flash.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on April 4, 2019 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you Molly… we are wary of the power of these birds here…..hugsxxx
  
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