Harry sat in his old recliner, remembering Mattie. That Mattie! She was something else all right! Funny about the night they stayed in the Palace Hotel. Cost them a pretty penny! Mattie couldn’t wait to get home. She said the light blades reminded her of a job she needed to do. She was always in a hurry to do any job – this time, re-varnishing an old three-legged stool she bought at the auction. Imagine. Mattie in the Palace, thinking about varnishing a three-legged stool. Nobody like Mattie. He wished she was still sitting on his lap in the old recliner.
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We had a look into the life of Mattie and Harry back some time ago. Some readers ask me to do other Mattie and Harry stories; so here’s another.
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I’m pitching my hat into a new challenge today. The Friday Fiction (100 words or less) offered by Rochelle. Hope I’m doing it right. Looks like fun. Check it out! Picture prompt from Rochelle.
About oneta hayes
ABOUT ME
Hello. To various folks I am Neat’nee, Mom, Grandma Neta, Gramma, Aunt Neta, Aunt Noni, Aunt Neno, and Aunt Neto (lots of varieties from little nieces and nephews). To some I’m more like “Didn’t you used to be my teacher?” or “Don’t I know you from someplace?” To you, perhaps, I am a Fellow Blogger. Not “fellow” like a male or a guy, but “fellow” like a companion or an adventurer. I would choose to be Grandma Blogger, and have you pull up a chair, my website before you, while I tell you of some days of yore. I have experienced life much differently than most of you. It was and is a good life. I hope to share nuggets of appreciation for those who have gone before me and those who come after me. By necessity you are among those who come after me and I will tell you of those who came before. Once upon a time in a little house on a prairie - oops, change that lest I commit plagiarism - and change that “house on the prairie” to “dugout on the prairie.” So my story begins...
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Oooh… I’ve not read your Harry and Mattie stories! But after this delightful piece, I’m going to bookmark this, and return to read more of them! Love this. ❤
I had only one before, but I will make opportunity for more. I’m beginning to take a liking to Mattie and Harry. I’m pretty sure we will be seeing other snippets of their lives in the future. Thank for the goading to do so. 😀
Dear Oneta,
Harry and Mattie sound like nice people to know. Nicely done and welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks for the welcome, Rochelle. I want to come read some more. You have it set up it such a convenient way to find others who have written from the same prompt. And thanks for the Shalom blessing.
The important thing is they are happy as they are… Sweet story.
I’m sure they would judge their lives as good. 😀 Thanks, Dale. I found Rochelle via your blog. 😀
How cool is that? Happy you’ve joined our merry band of misfits! 😘
Sounds like a fit! See you.
Yay!
Great job. Sweet ending, though sad too.
Almost always one partner from a long marriage is left with memories. Thanks for the comment, joyroses.
Awwwe, such a lovely scene. Will definitely explore some more of their tales. And welcome to the gang Oneta 🙂
I’m happy for the welcome. 😀
Dear Oneta
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers!
That’s a beautifully observed story. How often it is the quirks of our spouse’s character that we remember most fondly. I can just see Harry shaking his head as he thinks of Mattie fretting about varnishing her stool instead of enjoying being cosseted at the Palace Hotel.
A wonderfully sweet comment. Obviously you understand the mind of the elderly. I am so happy with the welcome I have received from your group. Thanks. I’ll be over to see you in a bit.
Thanks for letting Harry share a memory with us. Welcome to FF.
Tracey
And thank you for the welcome. 😀
Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
This is a sad and sweet story filled with romance and grief. Shows that in the end love is the important thing.
I appreciate your comment. It has been rewarding to be involved with your FF group. I’ve received a warm welcome.
There’s no love like old love. I’m learning.
I’m thankful to still have my husband for almost sixty-five years. Thanks for visiting me.
Wow, that’s amazing! We’re have 49 years in June.
I’m thankful. And my appreciation to you for sticking together.
Nicely told, welcome to FF
Thank you. I enjoyed the great variety of avenues down which the picture was taken. Creative thoughts.
Thanks for the follow
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Creative and beautiful thoughts. FF sounds like fun. Cheers!
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