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GOOD-BYE LITTLE FRIEND

“How’s Gary doing?” I asked as I walked into the kitchen. My son Alex was standing at our butcher’s block where our fish tank is, watching our Beta fish, Gary, slowly swimming around. “Not too good.” Alex said as he put the fish flakes back on top of the tank. “He wouldn’t eat this morning.”Continue reading “GOOD-BYE LITTLE FRIEND”

SAVE THE LEFTOVERS

My husband Steven and our son Alex were sitting at the dinner table. I passed Steven the bowl of rice. “By the way, I made extra rice so we can have it tomorrow with a beef stir fry I’m making.” Steven took the bowl from me and began serving himself. “Wow. There’s a lot ofContinue reading “SAVE THE LEFTOVERS”

MOMENT ON THE LIPS

I was standing in the kitchen by a large unopened box of candy when my son Alex came into the room. “Are you finally going to open that?” he asked, pointing to the candy. I sighed. “Not yet.” “Wow! You’re certainly showing a lot of willpower.” “It’s not willpower at all.” I pushed the boxContinue reading “MOMENT ON THE LIPS”

JANUARY ORCHID

I’d been at the grocery store and was bringing in the bags when my husband Steven met me at the door. “Here, give me those.” He reached out to take the bags from me. “Are there any more in the car?” I turned around to head back to the car. “Just my little ray ofContinue reading “JANUARY ORCHID”

SUNRISE IN 2025

My husband Steven and son Alex and I were finishing up dinner when I glanced over at the Christmas tree. It was looking a little bare now that the gifts weren’t under it anymore. “Another Christmas in the books.” I sighed as I ate the last forkful of salad on my plate. “It was aContinue reading “SUNRISE IN 2025”

READY, NOT READY

My husband Steven and our son Alex were at the dining room table playing a game of backgammon when I passed by them holding a freshly made, steaming cup of tea. “Finally! I’m ready to relax.” I said as I headed to the living room. “Good for you.” Steven said as he moved a pieceContinue reading “READY, NOT READY”

CHEERS

“Are you kidding me!?” I cried out as I stepped off the bathroom scale. “Is everything alright in there?” My husband Steven called from the other side of the door. I opened the door and cinched my bathrobe tighter. “The holidays are only beginning and I’ve already gained a pound!” I went over to ourContinue reading “CHEERS”

SAVE THE RIBBON

I was in my bedroom wrapping Christmas gifts when my son Alex walked in. “STOP! DON’T COME ANY CLOSER!” I cried as I scanned the bed to see if any of his gifts were still out and unwrapped. Once I was satisfied that none of his were I breathed a sigh of relief and lookedContinue reading “SAVE THE RIBBON”

LET THE SEASON BEGIN

I was standing on a kitchen chair while my husband Steven handed me our ‘good china’ dinner plates. “Awesome dinner.” He said as I put the plates back on the top shelf of the cabinet. “Thanks!” He reached for my hand to help me down from the chair. “Now that Thanksgiving is in our rearContinue reading “LET THE SEASON BEGIN”

PERFECTLY PACKED

My husband Steven and I had just gotten home from a four day vacation. As we were wheeling our suitcases up the front sidewalk our son Alex was at the door to welcome us home. “How was your trip?” He asked as I gave him a quick hug and kiss on the cheek in theContinue reading “PERFECTLY PACKED”