In this response to the Not Down And Out prompt for memoir submitted by guest poster, Sunny, I tell a story of an angel’s reward… My mom had given up her seven long years of fighting against cancer. She was done with treating it and had made peace with her God. She...
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Standing behind the register, smile duly painted on my mouth, greeting and making small talk with the customers — that’s my job. This couple is buying a pair of Merrells, a six pack of athletic socks and a dozen golf balls. I remember what it was like to be able to buy something I...
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Friday night my boyfriend, Chris, came home with good news.  The official letter was signed, sealed, and delivered; his job is finally permanent. No longer is he a probationary employee.  After a period of two years of unemployment, the letter confirming his status might as well have been made of gold. Because for a...
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This week’s memoir prompt is courtesy of Sunny from the blog Sunny Sings the Blues. I am going to paraphrase and add some ideas here and then post her own answer to this prompt in a separate post (this is a must read). (I’m cheating a bit since I’ve already seen her response… heehee…)...
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