Teaching Moments, By Mark Tulin – Friday Flash Fiction
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I dreaded when Grandpa Joe made us get his toolbox. He’d ask for a socket or a ratchet and expect us to know the difference. We watched him put together a shed as he explained every move in excruciating detail. “Now, this is how you hold a hammer, and this is where you place the nail. Hold the power saw like this while cutting the two-by-four. Always be aware of where the blade is at all times.”
I often wondered why Grandpa gave us excessive instructions until I remembered that he lost three fingers while making a workbench.
Crow On The Wire 
I should have seen the ending coming, but I didn’t. Listen to Grandpa, children!
Yes. We must value grandpa’s wisdom and knowledge. 🙂
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Another great piece of flash fiction! I cringed at the ending on remembering that my own son, an independent contractor, almost lost a finger to an electric saw during his early days in the trade.
I’m always amazed at those who are mechanically inclined like your son and Grandpa Joe. That’s certainly not one of my strengths. 🙂
Not one of mine, either, but I try when needed.