The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.
Photo copyright Janet Webb
Seasons Change
Sienna remembered finding her first wasp nest, amazed to discover it was made of paper, which was itself made of wood. Her young imagination opened to a world of chemistry.
The nests were sturdy but built for only one season. She learned that lesson many times in her scientific career as well as her personal life: some things were short-lived, but in their own moment strong, beautiful.
Retirement awaited her just outside the lab door. Picking up the wasp nest from her desk, Sienna thought it an accurate life symbol: seasons change. It was time for her to move on.
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Beautiful story! I love how it all started with something small, and that she still had it when she decided to move on. Small things in our childhoods could trigger lifetime interests!
Lovely idea. Nature is fascinating and I love how she kept that memento with her her whole life.
good for her to move on, interesting take on the prompt
Love it! Just simply love it!
What a wonderful analogy. Having just retired this year, I can identify with Sienna. You tell her story beautifully.
That’s beautiful and very true. Every season has its strength.