Pam could cook.
The oldest of ten, she saw it done well; homemade, quality ingredients, massive quantities.
She married young. Joe was special; smart, funny, motivated.
They shared values, life goals, interests, mutual attraction.
Love came easily, a perfect match.
One month into married life, Joe surprised her.
He didn’t need homemade dumplings, 10 pork chops, buckets of mashed potatoes, au jus.
“You know, we could just have a frozen dinner once in a while.”
Pam exhaled.
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Note: I haven’t posted much lately. This would have been my response to the 79 Word Challenge that’s been circulated.
Will be back soon. Thanks for all your comments and concern. ❤️ Van
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Excellent story, Van. How lovely is that. Truly a perfect match. 🙂
Thanks, Diana. ❤️
Ha… very cool stroy, Van!
Thank you, Erika. ☺
Hope you got it that it meant “story”… I am twisting letters at times… lol
No worries…I got it. ☺ My fingers get ahead of my brain at times.
LOL…. thanks for your understanding!
Simplicity sometimes..:) hope everything is well.
Thanks, George. Things are looking up. ☺
Let’s keep moving in that direction😊
Hope so…
Lovely story Van. Thinking of you and hoping all is well 🙂
Very kind of you, Judy. Thanks so much. ☺
Van, this is good! Hope all is well. 😊
Doing okay, thanks, Chryssa. ❤️
This is awesome! Hope all is well.
Glad you liked it, FC, thanks. ☺
Wonderfully drawn in 79 words, Van. Non-foodie heaven.
I hope you are well, my dear friend.
Thanks much, Mark. Hanging in there. ❤️
A great little story!!
I seem to like the short ones, Jane. ☺ Thanks
love your story! hope everything is ok Van!
Getting better, all is good. Thanks, Lynn.❤️
ok:)
Love it Van. Have a good day and hope you are well.
Thanks, Sandra…you too ! ❤️
Great story.
Thanks, Linda. ❤️
I am definitely a foodie. 🙂 Give me the mashed potatoes. Noms.
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Mmm.. is that mashed potatoes or sushi bowls?
Let’s call it mashed potatoes. ☺
*eats mashed potatoes* lol
Enjoyed the story.
Thanks so much. I like to edit down to as few words as possible. I should do more flash fiction. ☺
I have never tried it. It seems like such a challenge. You do it well.
Go for it…you just need a good prompt. ☺
Hmmm. We will see.