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Velma blushes

Posted on September 12, 2013 by AngelaLTodd

Sweet friend had decorated. “I don’t know when your birthday is!” She handed Velma a gift. Velma opened it hotfaced. “You taught me that a woman’s home is her castle.” Tears. Smiles. Hugs.

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Really. After all these years. Why were those memories on a loop? Leon. That hot summer; she was so big. One kiss. One blessed kiss. Then she was gone. Vesta went to college. And what happened … Continue reading →

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Scarlett writes

Posted on November 30, 2012 by AngelaLTodd

Her friends had teased her, of course. A city girl like her! Retiring to the country! She chuckled. As she picked postcards for each of them, she tried to fulfill their expectations. … Continue reading →

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Velma’s day out

Posted on November 24, 2012 by AngelaLTodd

Velma was excited to have her old friend moving into her neighborhood. They went shopping in the village for friend’s new country retirement apartment. Cherries! They found beautiful cherries to hang in the new kitchen. … Continue reading →

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Scarlett’s Sweet Surprise

Posted on November 6, 2012 by AngelaLTodd

The moving men would be along. Scarlett started to unpack. She heard scratching. Mice!? No. Sherman had gotten packed into a box! He jumped out and purred. Scarlett was so glad he’d known better than to leave her in charge. … Continue reading →

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Scarlett packs it in

Posted on October 23, 2012 by AngelaLTodd

Scarlett packed the last of her things into Vesta’s old Model A. Scarlett’s countryside retirement apartment awaited. They rounded the corner, came upon the village, and Scarlett started smiling. She had promised her boss at the publishing house in New … Continue reading →