“Let me draw you a picture,” said Mom.
I roll my eyes. She thinks she knows everything and makes a point of telling me.
“Don’t make a federal case out of it, Jeanne,” said Mom.
I roll my eyes. Some things are much more important to me than to her.
How I wish she were just simply here today to talk about the trials and tribulations of life.
Published author. Partner in a family-established Antique Restoration business.
Publications:
“Reflections: Stories from Local Writers/God Is Good.” N.p.: Ferguson Library, 2017. 31-49. Print.
“Three Childhood Homes.” The Stamford Advocate 24 Dec. 2016, A ed., News sec.: A011. Print.
“The Little Things.” CT Association of Area Agencies on Aging. May 2014. Older Americans Month 2014 Essay Contest. State winner. Connecticut, Bridgeport.
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October 3, 2017 at 3:22 pm
What truth?!Miss her.too…..