“Of course you are welcome, you are always welcome to join us for the holidays, but as always, we ask that you abide by our rules, namely, no discussion of politics, religion and social issues allowed.”
I understood the rules because I had smiled silently invisible at their table many times before, politely passing stuffing, turkey and congealed salad to the right, always to the right, but this year for the the first time in years, I liberated myself from this annual masochistic ritual and declined their veiled invitation.
In response they feigned their disappointment, relieved, I imagined, that they would be free to spew their misinformed, caustic blabber, unfettered by my silent winces from across the room, saying simply, “We will miss your face.”
kat ~ 24 November 2016
A Three Line Tale based on the photo above. More along the theme this week of letting go and nurturing my soul as I enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving with my significant other at the Chinese Buffet. I am thankful, so thankful this year for the freedom of choice, for love and friendship and for family in small managed doses. May you find peace and harmony in simple pleasures this most unusual holiday season.
November 24th, 2016 at 2:25 pm
You, my death sister, are always welcome at our table 💕
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November 24th, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Argh! Autocorrect on tiny screen! dear Sister, not death Sister!!
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November 24th, 2016 at 2:28 pm
😉 I saw that…and I had to smile. It is the little deaths…the letting go in life that opens us to the miraculous, don’t you think! Your first comment was perfect! ❤️
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November 24th, 2016 at 2:46 pm
❤️❤️
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November 24th, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Thank you Michael…I truly do have much to be thankful for this year!
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November 24th, 2016 at 7:40 pm
Fabulous!
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November 24th, 2016 at 8:49 pm
Thanks Dorna. 😊
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November 24th, 2016 at 9:21 pm
cool
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November 24th, 2016 at 9:21 pm
love it
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November 24th, 2016 at 9:26 pm
Thank you. Hope you had a good day! 😊
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November 24th, 2016 at 9:29 pm
thanks u to
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November 24th, 2016 at 9:30 pm
🙂
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November 24th, 2016 at 10:19 pm
I got busy today (of course) but I’m so happy you got to have a special day with your partner. Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo
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November 25th, 2016 at 12:11 am
It was lovely. Peaceful. Then I took a nap with my big puppy! Perfect! ❤️ hope you had a wonderful day! 😊
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November 25th, 2016 at 4:41 pm
The dinner with our friends was a delight!
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November 25th, 2016 at 4:59 pm
😊
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November 24th, 2016 at 10:40 pm
So nice! I was right there in your story. Happy Thanksgiving.
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November 25th, 2016 at 12:12 am
Happy Thanksgiving to you too. ❤️
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November 25th, 2016 at 1:55 pm
I love you, my brave, beautiful, authentic friend. ❤
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November 25th, 2016 at 2:56 pm
Love you too dear friend! ❤️
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November 26th, 2016 at 6:05 am
It was a nice read. The words dedicated the emotions for the moment.
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November 26th, 2016 at 9:03 am
Thank you Prakash. Have a good weekend.
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November 26th, 2016 at 10:37 am
Thank you and wishing the same.
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