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Alison Hawke

Drabble of the Month

Thank you to all who sent in drabbles about ignorance. This month's winners are Cheri Rievley and Rolando S. delos Santos.

What you don't know, can't hurt you by Cheri Rievley "Excuse me, do you have a calorie count on your chicken salad?" The girl behind the counter rolls her eyes, "We’re all out." "Okay, just give me a chicken salad, no dressing, and a large ice water. By the way, is your ice cream non-fat?" "I don’t think so," the girl’s voice is getting tense. "Darn, well that’s all then." She starts counting out change. I step up to the counter. Glaring green eyes dare me to ask. I hold up both hands, "Don’t look at me lady, ignorance is bliss. I’ll have a burger, fries, and a chocolate shake." Ignorance by Rolando S. delos Santos There was nothing unusual that night. The teen-aged daughter was hearing the usual sermon from her dad. "I tell you, young lady, you are too immature to know the ways of the world. Why do you think I forbid you to go out alone in the streets? Why do you think girls have a different bathroom in school? Why do you think you are alone in your room while your brothers have to stay together in theirs? That is because you are so delicate and ignorant of how things are, my child." But dad, don't you get it? I'm pregnant!

The theme for May is the game, (due April 10th), theme courtesy of Peter Keane, the theme for June is identity (due May 10th) and the theme for July is incompatible (due June 10th). If you have any ideas for Drabble themes, please email me.

PLEASE read the drabble submission guidelines before sending in your entry. Only one entry per person per month.

Email your Drabbles to me at drabble@technologist.com.