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You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been.

Posted in Nonfiction on Oct 26, 2022

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It's the Simple Things

Submitted to Contest #47

You gaze out of the window, fat raindrops streaking down the glass, and scold yourself for believing the weather forecast again. Pathetic fallacies of the weather always seem to occur when you want them the least, you reflect somberly, accompanying a forlorn look at your mother with a sigh. She doesn’t seem to be affected by the gloominess outside. In fact, she’s mollycoddling all five of the cats, humming “Beautiful Day” by U2.    “I’m going out to...I’m just gonna sit in the corridor for a while and watch the rain,” you tell her,...

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Connections

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You look out the window and frown. The weather is all wrong. Green grass and palm trees, but it’s the middle of Canadian winter!            Then you blink, and the landscape outside is a roaring blizzard, rattling the windows and whiting out the cars passing by. That’s better… kind of.             You sigh. It’s going to be another long trip to work.           &nbs...

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My arrival

Submitted to Contest #47

You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been. The middle of July would not normally be so cold and those storm clouds had certainly looked out of place for mid-summer. “Drive safe today all you cool cats!” crackled the radio in your car. “A strange storm is brewing.” You turned off the radio as it was fading in and out as if something had been weakening the signal. That was your pet hate, when things did not work as you had expected them to. A large raindrop had fallen from the ...

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The Weather Floracats (forecast)

Submitted to Contest #47

  You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been. You have never believed them before, so you don't feel let down when you look outside your window.  They had promised sunny skies and cool breezes, but instead your view is obscured by droplets on the window, and your peace and quiet has been traded for a soft pitter patter.  You always loved the rain, especially when it's unexpected like the drizzle occurring outside. The plants that surround you must lov...

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The Month Before August

Submitted to Contest #47

“Looks like it’ll be nothing but clear skies and warm days for the rest of the week, as seen behind me here. With August just around the corner, you can expect similar temperatures for the following weeks to come, with a not-so-slim chance of heavy rain and strong winds. Now, Patricia, back to-” You hit rewind again.  “-thing but clear skies and warm days for the rest of the week, as seen behind me here. With August just around the corner, you can expect similar temperatures for the following weeks to come, with a-” Again.  ...

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The Watermelon

Submitted to Contest #47

If you had been a little more talkative, I might have a little more to tell you. But there it is. We never spoke quite as much as we should have. Do you remember much of the watermelon stall?I’ll take that as no.The watermelon stands stood a few miles off from the beach.Something twitches a little in your eye at the word watermelon.I thought that word might stir something in you. You look a little lost, but I’ll keep going.This was a few years before people bothered building anything more than a bamboo hut as a stall and you had been working...

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Snowy Ashes

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Boom. My hands flew up to my ears as the second loud noise this week made the trees and ground shake. Right before the noise, there was a very bright light that flashed for the shortest second. Like I said, that was the second time it had happened this week. Mother won't tell me what's going on. Every time I ask her, she says I am too young. I don't understand! I am double digits now, 10 years old! My uncle Donny said that was old and I practically am a young lady now, but mother and father still think I'm their baby. They can't protect me f...

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The Forecast Not Looking Too Good For Me

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I’m looking out the window to check on the weather. I can’t say that I’m looking forward to doing anything special out there. I’m wearing one of those gift wrapped ankle bracelets I was plea deal agreement given to by a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles, California, not because I like to take things from people, places and Art Museums that don’t belong to me. Thinking about the forecast outside of my condo window “write” now. It was a day similar to this day, a dark forecast with thunderstorms on the horizon. That was the kind of day I ne...

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More than a Metaphor

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When you asked for a kitten, this wasn’t what you expected was it? What you had pictured, curled up comfy in your bed, was a little creature. A ball of fluff distinguishable only by a pink nose and intelligent eyes that seemed to know all your secret bottled emotions.  Ok, you acknowledged the odds of an omnipotent kitten existing were probably low. Like 5% maybe that one was out there, maybe 1% you ended up with one? Math was not your strong suit. Your failed high school stats class made sure you knew that… Now, everyone takes into ...

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Raining Bullets Flood the Streets in Red

Submitted to Contest #47

You looked out the open doors and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been. Military bullets hailed down on Americans. The streets were flooded in red as Big Brother was birthed into the world…It was just this morning when you got up and turned on the tv. You brushed your teeth and combed your hair as the weatherman announced another sunny summer day. As you dressed for work, the anchor said, "In other news, the president announced the country to be under martial law, effective immediately."You nodded th...

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Clouds, Rain, and Sea Creatures

Submitted to Contest #47

You look out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been. You have to rub your eyes and pinch yourself to make sure that you’re not dreaming and that this is in fact real. To be honest, you didn’t even realize the weather forecast could be this wrong. Sure, there was the occasional sunny day when the forecast predicted rain, but nothing could have prepared you for the purple clouds gathered overhead and the sizzling rain splashing on the sidewalk.  It had been three days since you had ...

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The Weatherman Was Wrong

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The room was cool – and there was a gentle breeze sweeping across the cool, brown leather couch that invited you to sit. You did, and literally felt yourself sink deep into its folds. As your whole body relaxed, you caught the whispering sounds of a classical piano playing as your cell phone rang, but you didn’t bother to go answer it. You smiled. Memories of your mom playing afternoons like this one in her living room came forward in your mind. Sighing, you leaned over and slipped off your tennis shoes and socks that had been tightening...

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'But I Am Odd!'

Submitted to Contest #47

"The trees are leaking again." You say just above a whisper. You have a stiffened gaze directed out the window where the large oaks and pines tower above the roof of your home."Leaking what?" Your older sister, Macy, ask as she walks over to you. She has bright blonde curls and enticing blue eyes. She had been engaged once, (which resulted in a dramatic ending) had multiple more boyfriends than you could count, and was in a relationship once more. This time everyone prayed it would work out."Don't you see?" You ask, pointing. "Shadows. That ...

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A Relaxing Evening

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You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wring the weather forecast had been. All the better, however, as this was the weather you preferred to have in this slow, relaxing evening. The scent of wet soil filled your coffee-scented room, permeating as the raging droplets barraged your windows. The howling wind attempted to invade your humble abode, but managed only a cool, comfortable breeze in. You took out a random LP record from one of your abundant antique shelves and proceeded to play it on the equally ...

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Looking Through a Window

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Looking Through a Window You looked out the window and, not for the first time, thought about how wrong the weather forecast had been. Sure the weather prognosticators covered their tail bones with the ‘80% chance of’ gimmick, but that was passed as usual from person to person until it became 100%. You had accepted that broken telephone message, so you felt you had no cause to doubt it. It was going to be a so-called ‘typical’ mid-June day, sunny and warm, ideal for picnics, or sitting in your backyard drinking beer and eating junk foo...

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