Photo courtesy of Janet Webb.
We are in the middle of a major kitchen remodel at our house. This one made me think about taking on a new project. Or rather, not.
I’m heading to Moscow for a week – hope to post something next Friday. We’ll see!
Word Count: 100
Dreamer
– What do you see in that old place – chimney’s caved in, for God’s sake!
Ah, you see the negative. I see possibilities! We’re in that doorway, welcoming our kids and grandchildren to our lovely cottage in the country. The roof’s red, with whitewashed walls, window boxes full of flowers. The grandkids love it – they play outside all day; we love it because it makes them want to visit us.
– All I see is a lot of work, and money flying out the door. Guess that’s why I married you – I love that you see the good in everything. Even me.
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© Erin Leary
What a sweet story!
Thank you!!
Nicely done Erin, an uplifting piece.
I thought about offing him at the end, but well, it turned out to have a happy ending. 🙂
Now why would you want to do that? 🙂
I like this happy ending. The pair balance each other out.
Awww…..:)
This one was a bit sweet for my tastes, but I had to write it. It’s what came….
Yes, sometimes we have no control. lol I like sweet, so there you go, broadening your audience.
Moscow? Wow, have a blast! Work or fun?
janet
Thank you – Moscow is for work. I have today (Sunday) to adjust to the time change, so I’ll get a little it of sightseeing in. Then it’s off to meetings all day until I leave Saturday morning. Still, it’s an amazing trip to be able to take.
Connie always seems to have a project for me. I don’t know if she sees good in me or just useful. I guess I make a pretty good pack mule.
I say useful and good. I left my husband laying the floor in our remodel project. He has his work cut out for him and I felt bad having to leave!
good story — Have a great trip, I hope you share some pics.
Thank you – I will try to post some. I am hindered by having to take all loaner equipment this trip for security reasons. Makes life harder!!
sounds like a story in itself. Have fun!
Very Sweet!
Have a great time in Moscow!
Thank you, Parul! I appreciate you reading it.
Dear Erin,
I’d love to be a mouse in your satchel in Moscow. Have a great time. Delightful story. He said, she said.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you, Rochelle. I feel fortunate to be here. I look around and pinch myself that I am in a place I’d read about for years and has such a rich history. I never expected to visit here – as a child, it seemed so remote and foreign. Last night after arriving, I walked around Red Square and saw St. Basil’s. It never gets old. Probably one of my favorite sights in the whole world.
I have been reading but am unable to post my comments on other’s blogs. Not sure why, but have tried multiple times multiple ways, but something is preventing me. I can, however, reply to comments on my own page. So – I am not ingnoring people, I just can’t make myself heard!! Next week…..
I like this story, a great take on the prompt this week.
Hope you enjoy your trip
Dee
Thank you – Now I have to make some time to read – I got mine posted and left for the airport!! Moscow is cold, but sunny.
sweet story. sigh. have a great trip.
Thank you – I want a cottage like that some day. 🙂
So nice. Loved that last line.
This sounded familiar to me – a marriage of optimist and pessimist. Really enjoyed reading your take on the prompt.
Erin you describe opposites attracted and living within the difference. The future is clear to one, but murky for the other.