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Submitted to Contest #31
The day started out like any other for retiree Ava Blenheim. She woke and kissed her husbands pillow, careful not to disturb the imprint left by his head. Henry had passed last fall and she still hadn't cleaned out his side of the closet. Downstairs Ava made her tea, Earl Grey as always. She toasted a slice of bread, spread cream cheese over the toast and enjoyed her simple breakfast. When she finished she washed the dishes and then dressed for her first task of the day. Gardening. Ava loved her garden. She spent hours there every morning, ...
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