Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved.
It is Saturday morning, and Ryan doesn’t have to go to kindergarten today. Bryan is still eating his breakfast, squished into his high chair as always. He is such a slowpoke.
He kicked his soccer ball and was planning to play with the water hose. When he saw the garage door open and Dad’s barbecue grill right behind his Chevy truck.
Oh no! That means it’s a barbecue Saturday, and Dad’s going to cook tonight. Luckily, Mom brought Bryan out and put him in his walker. An idea flashed into Ryan’s mind.
He whispered in Bryan’s ear, “Let’s run to Chelsea’s house. I will drive my Chevy. We can escape to India and eat paneer and mango lassi.”
This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers” and my 100-word story to go with it.
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What a sweet and creative little story. May God keep that childlike joy and imagination alive always.
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Thanks for reading Willie :).
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My pleasure….
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Awww… that was wonderful Surabhi!
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Thanks for stopping by, Dale.
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Pleasure is all mine.
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I liked the elision between Chelsea’s house (far) and India (a little further)
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I guess it’s better to run away with the girlfriend 😄.
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This made me smile. Ryan is a very clever kid, but I’m afraid his parents will be less than pleased.
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This was gahlearner above, maybe the login works now.
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Thanks for reading 😇
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ah, what’s wrong with dad’s cooking? it shouldn’t be that bad. 🙂
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The smoke burns our eyes. And Dad takes way too long 🤣 to cook. Mom is so quick 😉.
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at least, he tries. bless his soul. 🙂
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🤣
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Mmm, I just fancy a lovely drink: some mango lassi!
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Thanks for reading Chris, yeah it’s almost summer. I love 🥭 Mangoes too.
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Where I come from Dad barbecuing is a treat.
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My Dad only made omelets 😁😅.
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I make those too.
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Adorably imaginative!
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Thanks Angela 😊.
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My dad only made liver and onions. I’d be in the Chevy with Ryan. 🙂 xxx
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Thanks for reading Marsha 😊. Of course you are welcome. The more the merrier. Let’s all run to India 😁.
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Sounds like a plan. You wouldn’t have a private jet yet would yout?
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One day Marsha, One day I will have. For now we have to make do with the chevy :).
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That sounds reasonable. Don’t wait too long. I’m 74, Girlfriend.
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Dear Surabhi.
Sweet story. My dad was a sunday griller, too. Fond memories.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Thanks for hosting this photo prompt challenge. I’m glad you liked the story 😇.
Shalom,
Surabhi
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