“Once upon a time, these containers used to be full of yummy eats…” Aman flashed a sly smile at his wife, as he started narrating a story to the kids. “And then….”
“Mom started going to work,” chorused the kids in unison.
A stern face emerged at the other end of the table.
“Tomorrow onwards, I’ll hold a cookery class for all of you. You need to be independent.”
This was Aman’s mother, taking up for the daughter-in-law.
“Kids …. We’re under attack. The feminist brigade strikes.”
His daughter walked with slow, studied steps and joined hands with her grandmother.
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I liked that the mother-in-law stood with her son’s wife. In the end, they inspired the younger generation.
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That’s right. Thanks, Fatima!
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Amen sisters unite against the tyranny. Although, now that I’m retired, feeding my husband nutritious food is my pride and joy. Food is medicine.
Good story, I could see these ladies.
Tracey
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Thank you, Tracey!
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It was inappropriate to pinch his wife by saying because she is working family is going hungry. I think there are better ways to eat what one likes and when one likes.
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Certainly! Thanks, Abhijit!
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I can almost see the ladies stern expressions! sounds like they mean business.
Here’s my contribution!
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Thank you, Keith 😀
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Too right, learning to cook is so important, not just for the ladies either. Great piece of writing
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Thank you so much! It is about life skills, not just hard and soft skills we train the young on.
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Powerful feminist writing, Reena.
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Thank you, Lisa!
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You are welcome 🙂
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Women United! It’s about time men learn to take care of themselves once in a while! Great story!
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Everything that a homemaker does lovingly for her family should not be taken as a matter of right. Thank you so much!
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I totally agree. Sadly we live in a society that looks down on homemakers. Making a home is hard work and never stops.
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Yay for girl power! Loved the ending. 🙂
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Thank you, Susan! ☺ Women seem to have liked the concept.
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Oh, very nice ending 🙂
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Thank you, Linda!
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Yay!!! I love this! 🙂
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Yay!!! I’m so happy about it. Thanks 😀😀
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about time, thanks
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Thank you ☺
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Love the ending on this.
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Thanks, J.Hardy Carroll! 😀
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She offered independence and they sassed her. There’s no pleasing some
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The women in the family have come together.
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money for nothing
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in the hood!
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You are right 🙂 Thanks!
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