November 15, 2018, Carrot Ranch Literary Community prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that uses scraps. It can be scraps of dried flowers, paper, metal, fabric, food — any kind of scraps you can think of. Then write a story about those scraps and why they matter or what they make. Go where the prompt leads you.
Respond by November 20, 2018.
Sally watched Nana roll the scraps of dough into a ball on the floured cutting board. This was her first time baking, and she couldn’t wait to mimic every move her grandmother made.
“Why do you roll it into a circle?”
Nana smiled as she maneuvered the rolling pin. “Because it’s easier to fit inside the pan.”
“But you could use a square pan, right?”
“Yes. I could, but the circle reminds me of our family. I gave birth to your mommy, and she gave birth to you. If we all hold hands, it’s a circle of our love.”
Here’s to your baking success this holiday season!
P. S. I’m buying a pie! 😀
I love your story, Colleen. It’s full of love.
Oh, that you Norah. That was my message. <3
Loud and clear, Colleen. 🙂
It is sweet, and I can imagine the scene. I just baked a pumpkin pie for tomorrow. 🙂
That’s wonderful. I don’t get to see my grandchildren, (long story) so I decided to make up a story. It’s definitely something I would have said. LOL! <3
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A lovely entry, Colleen.
Thanks, Robbie. I can see you saying this some day. 😀
I love this story and the circle being the symbol of love. It’s lovely, Colleen. <3
Thanks, Miriam. <3
You’re welcome, Colleen. <3
Such a beautiful and tender flash, and then I laughed at your postscript! My SIL is making the pies. 🙂 Enjoy them (with copious glops of whipped cream).
LOL! Thanks, Charli! Happy Thanksgiving. <3
A perfect mushy story for the season Sis <3
Yes, I figured if I can’t have my grandkids, I would make up stories as to how I wished it could be. It works! 😍❤️
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How sweet. 🙂
Thanks, Chelsea. <3
Lovely! The secret ingredient: intergenerational love!
Exactly! <3 Thanks for reading.
Wonderful Colleen..hugsx
Thanks, Sally. <3
Touching! Oh, and I am NOT baking pies either. Although I am making a cheesecake. Happy Thanksgiving
Hugs, Sis. It’s just Ron and I so it’s a typical day. But lemon meringue and key lime pie sounded wonderful! 💙
Sweet.
99 words… it had to tell a story, sweet seemed the best way to go. ❤️
aw, beautiful
Oh, thank you. <3
Lovely! ♥
Thanks, Olga. <3
What a beautiful sentiment sis 💜
Thanks. It’s a bit mushy but it works for the holidays. ❤️
I thought it was lovely 😍 but then I am mushy!!!
LOL! I love that about you! <3
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