Overall Impression
This is a cute story insinuating the nuance between parents and grandparents and how they treat children ("until you're a grand, that is"). A sweet and enjoyable read.
I found this story from the "read and review" feature, and see that it is a contest entry from 2022. Therefore, I understand if my suggestions are past the realm of editing this specific story, but I hope they can help in future stories!

Thematic Elements & Plot
The plot was succinct: a little girl is "tricked" into enjoying a breakfast treat. I liked the idea of the specific tradition of spoonfuls of sugar in the oatmeal being handed down from grandmother to grandmother.

Description/Imagery
The focus on the lumps rather than the actual dish created a clever switch at the end.
I love to visualize this scene even more. Right now, the story is mostly dialogue. It'd be nice to see what the characters look like, with their mannerisms/expressions, as they talk to each other. Adding descriptions after lines of dialogue can really bring the story to life.

Grammar/Mechanics
Consider word choice variety. The first few lines contain the word "unexpectedly" three times. It seems this choice may have been for emphasis/sarcasm, but consider using italics or other words to bring the story to life.
No other glaring errors.

Thank you for sharing! ~Rae

Overall Impression
This is a phenomenal poem that utilizes irony by commenting on an economical word bard while using succinct wording and imagery.

Description/Imagery
The prompt word was used effectively to comment on the plethora of wordy writers out in the world, while connecting this idea with the structure/syllable count required.
I found this piece using the "read and review" feature and noticed it was written in 2019, but I would like to offer a small suggestion regarding the word "worthy." It is a heavy word and aptly separated in the middle of the poem, but also sounds slightly off. Reading over, is worthy the name of the bard? Or would it be "of worth: / the economical...."? While this slight ambiguity is minimal, possibly worth a slight change whether capitalizing Worthy or considering a noun over an adjective. Just a small thought!

Grammar/Mechanics
Punctuation and style are used properly in this short poem.

Thank you for sharing! ~Rae

Overall Impression
This poem has a strong theme and a strong voice. I appreciate the trauma, hurt, and ultimate rising it speaks to.

Thematic Elements & Plot
This poem tells the story of someone who fell into nothingness but clawed her way out to matter to herself again. This theme speaks to so many, myself included (which you also spoke to in the first couple of lines, which was impressive), and I sincerely thank you for crafting this poem. I like that it follows a journey for Bina with each stanza having a theme to helping her along her journey to find herself again.

Description/Imagery
I appreciate the repetition, specifically "I am Bina" at the start of every stanza, but also the repetition within the lines.
One very small suggestion I have is within the lines: "Found a real job, a hundred levels below once upon a time, / crawled my way level after level."
I suggest adding the word "up" or some way to heighten the image. It may seem obvious, but I suggest using a more specific image of clawing the way to the top (but in a less overused adage).

The image "A phoenix, I rose from the discarded ashes" was especially powerful and will stay with me forever.

Grammar/Mechanics
The poem's style and line symmetry were well crafted.

Thank you for sharing! ~Rae

Overall Impression
I love the title and this is an interesting snapshot of an event. However, it lacks character development and plot. I'd love to see you expand on this idea and paint the picture of these ladies and the adventure they planned.

Thematic Elements & Plot
This feels more like a snapshot in time than a short story. I'm curious to know what the planned adventure was, or why the lady lost control while driving. You have me intrigued by the title; I want to know more.

Description/Imagery
I can see the image beginning to form here. Consider describing what the ladies looked like or the car looked like or the scenery looked like. Really bring the story to life through specific details and images.

Grammar/Mechanics
I suggest using a program such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Grammarly to help you with crafting your prose.
For example, your first sentence: Once upon a time. [this period is splitting the sentence into two incomplete clauses] Their [incorrect word choice, should be 'there'] were 2 [it is best to spell out numbers] ladies going joy riding [the verb usage here should be 'going for a joyride' or simply 'joyriding'] out in the car,[this should be a period]

Grammar/mechanics have so many rules that it can be hard to remember them all. Personally, I use grammarly to help me because it can also suggest tips for clarity or other things to enhance my writing.

Thank you for sharing! ~Rae

Overall Impression
Excellent use of limited word choice and metaphor!

Thematic Elements & Plot
This is a great flash fiction! The summary of the character is brief but efficient. Maybe I'm biased as a writer, but I immediately understand her journey.

Description/Imagery
I can feel the main character's pain with the bleeding heels and blustery wind. I absolutely love the use of metaphor and symbolism (especially the church metaphor!).

Grammar/Mechanics
I noticed no glarig errors; the prose is well written.

Thank you for sharing! ~Rae

Overall Impression
An excellent call-to-action story. I'd love to know more about Ethan to be invested in his journey, but as a contest entry, I can see why it is a winner!

Thematic Elements & Plot
The fun back-and-forth between the characters was a great detail, creating unique dialogue. I also enjoyed the open ending, which leaves the protagonist about to embark on an adventure. My only suggestion would be to focus on character development to engage the reader in Ethan's fate, but I know there was a word count limit.

Description/Imagery
The scene is well set, with specific images that create a vivid setting in my mind's eye. The fight scene is well-choreographed, along with the description of the destruction.

Grammar/Mechanics
I did not notice any glaring errors; the prose is well written.

Thank you for sharing! ~Rae

Overall Impression
Excellent first two sentences, they had me hooked! I adored the imagery in this story; you have mastered painting the scene with specificity and fantastic metaphors. I enjoyed the plot as well. My main suggestion for revision is to focus on character development.

Thematic Elements & Plot
I would have liked to know the relationship between Ethel and Roger beyond looks and magnetism. You give a few specific examples, which is a great start, but I suggest extrapolating one or two into full scenes to show the reader the connection the characters share rather than telling them. The same suggestion for when she starts suspecting something.

I'd also like to see Ether's character fleshed out more. Consider hinting at her interest in the dark and macabre. Maybe she's constantly watching/reading the news over and over or something like that.

You have a great plot here. I suggest focusing on character development in the next draft.

Description/Imagery
Your use of metaphor and imagery is phenomenal!

Grammar/Mechanics
Sentences were well-crafted with variety and strong use of literary devices.

Thank you for sharing! ~Rae