Written for Weekend Writing Prompt
where our host Sammi asks us to use
“headlong” in exactly 18 words.
Mitzi rushed headlong toward the bus, boarded triumphantly, then realized she left her groceries at the bus stop.
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18 Words
This is “I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why) by Alabama
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i needed laugh, funny as hell…
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Happy to oblige! Thanks, Dylan.
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Oh man. I think I’d get right off… then again, how soon is the next bus?
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Damn, I’d get right off. A girl’s gotta eat!
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Dann straight!
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Making dinner might be a bit problematic!
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True. Wonder if she has her keys!
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Oops. 😬
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That’s Ditzi Mitzi for you! 😄
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Poor lady. I can relate to her being clumsy.
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Been there; done that…
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Likewise, amigo!
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There’s even a reminder on the bag – she must be very forgetful!
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Hahaha! So true!
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Oh, I know the feeling, … today we went to the Cafe, parked the car, and in my rush to get out the rain, I left the car-keys in the car-door … luckily, 3 hours later, when I came back, the keys and the car were still there … [forget my head, if it wasn’t screwed on] …
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You’re lucky Geelong is a safe place! Thanks for the song share 🎶
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Always my musical pleasure my friend 🌏🥰🎶
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I think she is pre-menopausal 😅
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Hahaha! That must be it! 😂
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😃
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Ditzi Mitzi!
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For sure! Thanks, Clive.
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Excellent!
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Thanks Sis!
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