Using her left hand, which was slightly less shaky than the right, she carefully guided a razor-sharp box cutter across the top of a plain birthday package she got in the mail from her older sister.
After she discovered the faded beige moccasins were two sizes too small, they were unceremoniously tossed aside and attention was refocused on the stunning bouquet she received from a secret admirer.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
I loved the simplicity and it was funny! Thank you for bringing a smile to my face!
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I really appreciate that Anjali. Thank You.
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π Funny!
I want a (not so secret) admirer too! π
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Thank You so much. I appreciate it.
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visually beautiful
written beautifully
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You are very kind Bonny. Thank You.
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Awww. I feel sad when a birthday gift misses the mark.
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Thank You. I appreciate it.
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I’m mad at her sister! Come on how can you be so far off with your own sisters shoe size? And they were faded at that? Dang, why bother if your not gonna bother! Thanks for pulling me into the story! And with only two sentences- awesome! Light and Love, Shona
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Thank You very much Shona. I appreciate your kind words.
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Return for the correct size? I would donate them to a charity. Was this a vintage present I wonder? Flowers are always appreciated, and the photo has beautiful ones.
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Thank You so very much Dr. Mary. I greatly appreciate your thoughts.
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You are most welcome. I passed your site on to another person who commented on my Halloween post.
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Wow. I like how the story turn in the end. Will we ever know how it goes with the wrong size shoes and the admirer. Exciting with the loose end π
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I really appreciate that Anna. Thank You so much.
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You’re welcome π
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Thanks for the like on that long New York Times article on the death of George Bell. I doubted that many would take the time necessary to read it, but I couldn’t resist this subculture of death of which I knew nothing! And you, who write in two sentences whole stories. . . LOL. . . I love it and just had to tell you ! Happy Tuesday !
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π The best presents are the ones we don’t expect.
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That is very true. Thank You so much.
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The thrill is always in the unknown. Lovely
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I honestly appreciate that Nimi. Thank You so much.
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Beautiful work…
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That is very kind of you Rob. Thank You.
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I wonder what her sentimental sister wrote on the note in the toe of the right moccasin. Perhaps it was directions to find her actual gift in toe of the left moccasin. You’re sentences made me think!
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Thank You so much Meredith. I appreciate your words.
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However, perhaps her older sister is suffering from dementia. If that’s true, I’m delighted she received . Give it a rest Meredith.
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