Contactless deliveries are in place. The delivery boy calls for the OTP, and leaves the parcel at the doorstep. I exercise care to leave the parcel in the sun for a few hours, carefully discard the packaging and carry only the contents inside – to be washed and disinfected again.
Just that happiness isn’t as pure as it used to be, and God does not have a return policy. I have to keep whatever is mine – paid for in advance with no refunds.
I’ve learnt to recycle what doesn’t suit my needs, and put it to better use – BEST FROM WASTE.
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Good thing it isn’t booby-trapped. Or IS it? Hmmmm. 😀
Nice story, Reena.
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I hope it isn’t 😀 Thanks!
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Ah, just don’t leave it in the sun if it is groceries … because … yeah, they’ll be ‘wasted’ … 😉
Interesting times we live in, eh?
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It is only for durable items 🙂
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Whew … I was imagining eggs and mayonnaise … 😉
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🙂
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Good philosophy!
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Thank you, Brenda!
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I’m certainly paranoid around packages now too. Great take on the prompt
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Thank you, Laurie!
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Well told, Reena. Indeed, science seems to making the way for better health as we move into the age of designer face masks. 🙂
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Yes. I guess the garment industry should get a fillip, as people are identified more by their clothes than face.
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These times are causing people to think twice about things ~ I hope. Well done.
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Thank you, Alicia!
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We do the same! Everything’s left at the house entrance (except masks which go directly in the wash basket.)
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🙂
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Well done, Reena! So apt for these times.
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Thank you, Franci!
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You’re welcome!
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If you’d have written this a year ago it would have read as fictitious fantasy! Strange times.
Here’s mine!
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The present times were just science fiction, a year ago.
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A very timely piece.
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Glad you found it topical. Thank you!
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Isn’t it incredible how delivery has changed in just a few months?
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Absolutely!
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A good philosophy.
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Thank you!
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There are two very strong themes developing this week, and I’ve read only six stories so far. Interesting.
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Will explore all 😀
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From people to parcels, everything has to pass through disinfectants right at the doorstep. Phew! What times are we living in !
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Thanks, Moumita 😀
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Can’t be too careful these days.
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Everything falls short, but we have survived 😀
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Summing up the new world order, nicely.
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Thank you!
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Sounds like a guide to survival, for everyone.
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Thanks 😀
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Sounds like pretty good rules for life for a lower carbon future
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Thank you, Neil 😀
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