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Submitted to Contest #17
The saying goes, ‘expect the unexpected.’ But when it really happens, no one knows what to do or say when the unexpected shows up. They just stare, mouths agape with not a thought to their shocked minds. It was Thanksgiving Dinner, and my mother had invited both sides of the family to join us. Aunt’s Uncles, Cousins, Sister, Brothers, and the like. My mother was bringing out dishes and dishes with food; turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, potatoes etc. The chatter of people quickly filled the whole house; laughter, and excitement. A true family g...
Submitted to Contest #15
You didn’t know why you knew so much about coffee, you don’t even drink it. But your mother adored coffee. She would always sing a little song as she ground up the beans and then smelled them. The aroma filled the house as though she had been baking cookies or cupcakes. As she got older would she ask, “Can you make me a cup of Hawaiian Kona? I feel like something sweet and flowery with a little bit of nutty.” Your experience as a barista and studying the world of coffee just for her sake made you a rather reluctant expert. Personally, you c...
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