Daily story, August 6, 2025

It seemed a shame to throw it away when it had cost so much. I put it out on the pavement with a ‘PLEASE TAKE’ sign, but the next day it was still there, and the pavement was cracked, and three dead sparrows were lying on the ground. I put it up on Facebook Marketplace and got threats and abuse until I closed my account. I heaved it into the car to take to the charity shop. The engine blew fould purple smoke. But it had cost so much. So I kept it.