Rigging the Game, Bumpkin Style

[inteus_mika]

The primary demographic of the American South is Redneck, I imagine.  I’d never consider my Shima to fall into that category, but she does have a certain innovative quality in common with them.  This characteristic comes from having to keep it together, whatever “it” is, with nothing more to put into it than your wits

Comments

[noodledays]

your Shima sounds like all kinds of amazing. :)

by the way, is that a family nickname or her given name?

[inteus_mika]

She is a special lady. It's neither. Shima is the Navajo word for Grandmother.

[noodledays]

it's lovely. :)

[eternal_ot]

Ah! Cool.

[leni_ba]

Heh. She reminds me of my granny. Nice!

[inteus_mika]

Aw. Your granny must be a special old gal, too. Glad Shima could bring her to mind for you. Thanks!

[eternal_ot]

Best piece I read on Jugaad..:) Quite informative and useful, would try out a few things mentioned here...Amazing work! Cheers to Shima..<3

[inteus_mika]

She will be happy to know some of her creative quirks are being put to good use! Thanks!

[bleodswean]

What a delightful read! And a perfect response to the prompt. I enjoyed all of the basic workarounds and your particular "voice" but your final few sentences really elevated this piece into something contemporary and thought-provoking!

[inteus_mika]

Thanks. Hadn't been sure how to end it. This just sort of came together on its own as I was rambling. Happy to know it works for you.

[rayaso]

I can't tell you how wonderful I found this! It gave a little picture of Shima, and the hacks are marvelous.

[inteus_mika]

I'm glad, and thanks! Never thought of them as marvelous growing up. Didn't think much about it at all, it was just the way things were. Have since come to appreciate resourcefulness, though.