April 5 Flash Fiction Challenge – Don’t Blame the Sun
April 5, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a silly sun story. Up north, “sun silly” is the energetic and playful response to returning sunlight. It could also be an April Fool’s jest, a silly story, or a reaction to spring fever. Be silly and write playfully! Go where the prompt leads.
Dangerous business, this melanoma. Thanks for the good read!
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Thank you so much for reading!!
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A great story, Miriam.
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Thank you, Pranitha.
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Thank you, Charli!
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It is a very valid point to make that the sun in all seasons will shine – and one needs protection 24/7 365!
I know folks who had pre-cancerous spots on their arms just because when they were driving in a car they would hang an arm out the window! Once given a warning you need to be practical and take the advice given. As with law, ignorance is not really an accepted excuse.
Yes we do need vitamin D but the recommended time out side is minutes not hours. Knowledge is the key to any safety. 🙂
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Yes, exactly. Knowledge helps. I think many of the ladies just hide their head in the sand, and think that it never happen to me.
I’ve seen people (usually women) wear “sleeve” on the arm exposed to the sun when driving especially it’s a daily thing when they go to work.
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Poor sun, getting so much bad press for no fault of its own 🙂
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Yes, I know. Sorry for the sun! 🙂
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How can the sun that I crave so much this time of year, be the source of cancer? Oh well, you have to die of something, right? I’m not going to blame the sun. -Molly
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Our children are now taught to slip, slop, slap and wear hats and protective garments. Hopefully we are learning but you give good advice in your flash.
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Will and Mercy wear sunscreen when skiing!
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Sensible.
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Yes, I think so.
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Very nice, Miriam. Very true too.
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Thank you, Robbie. My daughter wears sunscreen even when they go skiing.
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In the ’70s it was a big deal to slather baby oil on your skin to sunbathe! Melanoma changed perceptions, but I admit I don’t like putting sunscreen on my skin. I try to cover up instead. Your flash shows the silliness between self-care and vanity when it comes to the sun’s rays.
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I used to cover up and get the heat from the sun. After recovering from melanoma (the invisible kind), the heat would give me heat rash. So no long hours in the sun for me.
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I hadn’t thought about the secondary issue of getting heat rash. I hope you get to enjoy sunsets and cool evenings outside!
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Oh, Charli, I got heat rash as allergic reaction toward the chemo drugs for melanoma 8 years ago. I thought I had it under control, but had another episode a few weeks ago. Yes, I just have to play safe. Thank you for your comment. Hope for the best for your hubby.
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Best to play it safe! Thank you!
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Yes, thank you, Charli.<3
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Very good advice in that there last line 🙂
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Yes, the clouds can be deceiving. 🙂
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Hi Miriam. good response to the prompt. But this is one prompt that stirs me not at all. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Yes, Kim. I don’t have “sun silly” story per se except this one. 🙂
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Sun cancer and melanoma are not pleasant side-effects of enjoying the sun’s rays. They are no laughing matter and it is definitely silly to spend long hours in the sun, as I did when I was a child. Back then, we didn’t know the repercussions. I think Queensland is the sun cancer capital of the world.
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Yes, Norah. Our beaches are crowded with ladies on bikinis roasting their front and back. I know, it’s not funny but silly and ignorant. Queensland is so deceiving. It’s so tropical and has breeze. It feels enjoyable to be on the beach and go diving. I believe that people get melanoma from the sun ray. I’m glad you’re okay.
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I’ve begun my response to Charli’s prompt this afternoon. I also am writing about the dangers of being silly in the sun. Best wishes.
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Yes, the sun’s ray is neutral. We must respond to it accordingly. Look forward to your post.
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It’s done now, Miriam. I hope you enjoy it.
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Thank you, Norah!
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