Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields again for her Friday Fictioneers challenge.
The lady, judging from her appearance and quirks, has extreme mental health issues, but she plays the game of life, non-the-less. She walks to and from somewhere dragging that shopping cart, but is also occasionally seen trundling a piece of luggage to and fro. She sports bright red earmuffs when it’s not even cold outside. To talk to her, she seems normal enough, but her appearance and that shopping card set her apart. I wonder what is so important to her that she takes it with her on a daily basis.
She always refused to leave that cart behind for any reason.
Oh Danny Boy! 
There must be some kind of memory attached to the shopping cart,she feels at peace when her cart is with her.It might be who knows.We can only guess!.
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I think you are right and she feels at peace with her cart.
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Ah but look out from the fishbowl. Perhaps these colorful folks look at us as boring and colorless
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True. Perhaps we ARE in the minority. Ahhh…Steven King here is an idea.
DJ
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We certainly know this lady, or one like it… and that is what’s hard about the reality you tap into here. Nice job.
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Yes I think we have all seen something/someone like that.
DJ
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A well described character.. love those ear-muffs.
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Thanks! I like your posts also.
DJ
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Intriguing and excellent.
Well done.
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Thanks! And thanks for stopping by.
DJ
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This is a sad little slice, but you fill it with interest and character. I am dying to know more about this lady.
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Thanks for your comment! There may be more of her to come….
DJ
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I agree with the idea that her life is in that cart. As for the earmuffs, I’ve seen men/boys wearing wool caps in the summer, which is just a weird and they don’t have the excuse of mental problems!! It would be so hot!
Just one small thing: “To talk to here”–I know you meant “her.”
janet
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Thanks for the catch. Now matter how many times I read that I still missed it. Thanks for your comment!
DJ
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Is it odd that the only thing I can think of after reading this is those weirdos who where stocking caps (or beanies or whatever the heck they’re called now) in the summer?
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You are right! Had not thought of that.
Thanks for the comment!
DJ
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Dear Danny,
A sad commentary on many, I think.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And they will continue to grow!
DJ
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I have to agree with Dawn. Her whole life is in that cart, along with her personality, her quirks and fears. Maybe the cart is actually her? Sturdy construction but with a wobbly wheel?
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I like your comment! Nice interpretation.
DJ
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Her life is in that cart.
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Very much so! Thanks for your comment.
DJ
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