The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.
Photo copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
On The Other Side
Sally asked her mother where the sky started. Carol said, “On the other side of the clouds.”
“What’s on the other side?”
Carol wasn’t sure how to respond. Sometimes kids just wanted a simple answer, sometimes they wanted more. She opted for the simple answer. “More sky, more clouds. Stars, at night.”
“Where are the stars now?”
“Sleeping. The stars rest during the daytime.”
“I’m going to go touch the clouds.” Sally ran off towards the trees. Carol knew her daughter would do just that: climb the tallest tree, reaching up as far as she could, then reach some more.
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Lego is releasing a set of Women of NASA figures. This story is in honor of Sally Ride and all women who reach up.
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It's a long story ... 
An historical tale. Momma Rochelle will be pleased/honored. 🙂
Beautiful. I saw the legos advertised. I thought of my transgender friend. She’s written a book about early reaches for the sky. I may send them to her.
I’d forward this story, but for a high-tech person, she hates social media.
Good for her!
Lovely!
Beautiful story and a great tribute.
Great story of indomitable aspiration
If if only all children were allowed to reach for the stars or their dream.
Aw! I remember when she was the first woman to go into space.
Love the tenderness of this tale. The voice of the child sounds very real, I can see her reaching, touching, understanding…
Wonderful tribute.
Love your story and the inspiration.
I liked this one! The reference to NASA in the after story notes was special, including Sally Ride.🚀