Typing the final paragraph of my thesis, my computer crashed. It would not start up at all.
This could not be happening!
The closest place that had public computers was the library. I ran there, rushing through the doors into the brightly lit room. All the computers were being used! Frantic, I explained my problem to the librarian and asked if there was another computer available.
She brought me to a room. The door locked behind me. There was a desk, paper, a quill and a candle. And I was wearing sandals and a medieval monk’s robe.
Where was I?
NAR © 2023
100 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Script
The Elephant's Trunk 
It was a lovely take, Nancy. Enjoyed The Wandering Bard. Your choice is always unique.
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Thank you, KK. As you know, I like to add a music video whenever I can. Sometimes the song choice is easy, sometimes not. This time it was easy and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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It’s always a pleasure to read your posts.
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Great story! 🙂
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Thank you, Kitty! Very much appreciated! 💫
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I do love this Nancy.. Yes where were you! lol. the zen Buddhists banned you from technology! ha
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Hey, no sweat! I’ve been banned from better places than that! It’s probably because I still can’t figure out how to do pingbacks and linky-doodles! 😂 😂
Thanks, Cindy G! So glad you loved the story! Thanks for leaving a nice comment, too! 💫
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hahahahh. I so feel ya girl.. I’m right with you . Always my friend! ❣️
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Gosh! I thought the opening line was true. The fire alarm just went off in my building and my first thought was for the USB backup of my current manuscript 🙂
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Funny the things we think of in a “crisis situation”. Our backups need backups!
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All my free time for the last two months has been spent editing and revising my hybrid memoir/biography. I couldn’t bear it if my laptop and printouts were all burned up in a fire! Now I have the USB close to hand, LOL
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Ha!
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Hey, could happen 🤣
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Stress quickly transformed to intrigue! ✨
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But what will intrigue lead to? A storyteller never reveals her secrets before time! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, Michele; it’s much appreciated. 💫
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🤔😁 My pleasure, Nancy!
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There’s some monkey business going in in that library!
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…on in!
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Monkey business, eh? Then it’s a good thing they’ve taken a vow of silence! 🙈 🙉 🙊
No need to correct your comments; I happen to be fluent in typo! 🤣
Always delightful to hear from you, Keith ❣️
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Oh my, did you get stuck in a really bad anxiety dream?
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I guess we’ll have to see what’s waiting when I leave that room … or should I say IF I leave that room?! (Please let it be Jamie Fraser! Please let it be Jamie Fraser!) 😂 https://youtu.be/vpESYKpxLtc
Thanks for always stopping by, my friend. I appreciate your time and your comments! 💫
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Thanks for the link oh friend of mine! My heart is beating a little faster…
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🥰
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Oh, wow, I never stop feeling amazed 🙂
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Thank you, Friedrich! If I’m responsible for that, I’m very pleased. It’s comments like yours that make my day! 💫
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Amazing what can be done in just 100 words!!!!
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Isn’t it? This one is screaming for a follow-up! Thanks so much for stopping by, giving a read and leaving a lovely comment; it’s much appreciated. Merci beaucoup mon ami! 💫 ✍🏻
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You are very welcome! 🙂
Yes, you caught the attention immediately and set the imagination racing! 🙂
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“Just because a person smiles all the time,
doesn’t mean their life is perfect. That smile is a symbol of hope and strength.”
🕯
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Ah, so someone was curious enough to read the parchment! Why am I not surprised it was you, Nick?
It’s a lovely little quote, I think.
Always appreciate your comments, my friend! ☺️
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Did you have to shave a little round spot on the top of your head so God could see into your mind? 😂
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Yes. Just call me Friar Tuck!
I need to get one of those little caps to keep out the Peeping Toms!
Love your comments, Misky! 😂
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Nothing like a bit of tonsure to make you feel exposed. 😂
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I see you’re breaking out the scrabble words. I love it!
File under Medieval wardrobe malfunction. 😂 🫣
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Something like that. 😂
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I love this 🌹
Enjoying listening The Wandering Bard 🪶
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Thank you!
That was lovely music, wasn’t it? I think I enjoy finding the right videos almost as much as writing. Almost.
Thanks for the great comments, Lesley!
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😊 It was nice reading your post to music 🙏I’ve now subscribed to The Listening Bard 🎵
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Wow, traveling in time. Wonder it’ll reverse when they walk out of the library?
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IF I walk out of the library! We can’t assume anything Sadje. Maybe there’s a Part 2 in the making. Thanks so much for your interesting comments! 💫
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You’re most welcome
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Definitely a part 2 Nancy!
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It is such a frustrating and unexpected event of a computer crash at a crucial moment of finishing a thesis.
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It definitely is! Thanks for reading and commenting!
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