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Patricia Reding
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Ephemeral and Fleeting
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Limitations
The older I get, the more I realize that contrary to popular opinion, we are all subject to some limitations. Of course, we may spend time with education, follow careers, building homes and families, raise children, and pursue those issues and hobbies of interest to us. In my experience, however, it is at best difficult to do all of these things at the same time. There are only so many days and hours within them. There are only so many people with whom we can build meaningful relationships at the same time. There are no "pause" or "rewind," buttons, and a person can only be in one place at a time. Here, Mara is experiencing limitations that come from an overextended reach and limited energy. I know I've had to face limits in my time. How about you?
Book Excerpt
Ephemeral and Fleeting
Quickly, the air filled with the sounds of shouting, grunting, and weapons clanging.
After observing for a time, the twins separated so that they could each engage in a match.
A short time later, exhausted from her efforts, Reigna found Mara as she prepared to spar. “Are you sure you’re feeling up to this?” she asked her.
Mara nodded. “I’m not at my best, that’s true, but maybe this will help sweat out the grippe.” She smiled, wanly. “It’s frustrating, as all the others who’ve been ill seem to be on the mend already.”
“Yes, but most of them were children, and they do bounce back more quickly.”
“Agreed.”
“Don’t overdo it now.”
Skipping toward the center of the ring, Mara called over her shoulder, “I won’t.” Then she pulled up her sword and began her dance with the other contender.
As Dixon met Reigna at her side, she glanced his way. “She really doesn’t look well,” she said.
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