by Rose H.
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January 11, 2007

Family Memories - 100 word stories - week 38 - challenge

November 18, 2008 12:47 PM EST (Updated: November 18, 2008 01:53 PM EST)
views: 99 | comments: 24

 FRANCE

 

A faded image, vivid memories of 1954.

Life was so simple. Me and "mon Papa" bringing home our daily bread. We knew Mama would have supper ready for us. I was hoping for her special bouillabaisse.

 

Accompanying Papa on a bicycle ride was a rare privilege. Looking back I checked if our bread was well secured. I saw grandmama waving, her black dress visible from afar.

 

I remember Mama's cheery smile. She was a wonderful cook, heavenly aromas embraced us when we arrived home.

 

Running inside, I surprised Mama, "Imagine, grandmama promised me my own bicycle when I am eleven."

 

Copyright 2008 Rose H.
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Comments: 24

Tory H. Nov 18, 2008, 1:34pm EST
Very nice :)
Rose H. Nov 18, 2008, 1:56pm EST
Reena, I think writing a story without Ts messed with my head:) A fun challenge nevertheless:)
I forgot all about the title and the tags and groups - I edited for the title and tags..
Cristina S. Nov 18, 2008, 2:06pm EST
Rose,
love your story!

I think they had vegetable soup, mais ca ne fait rien!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Nov 18, 2008, 3:10pm EST
I like the story Rose.
Rose H. Nov 18, 2008, 3:37pm EST
Cristina, mais vrais.:) but bouillabaise popped into my head first and I couldn't remember what veggie soup meant in french.
I was thinking about red country wine and cheese....

Thanks guys, glad you like my story, it just seemed right to spin a happy family story. I've been doing a lot of blood and guts and thoughtful stuff. It was a relief to speak of contentment and remembering happier times.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 18, 2008, 4:29pm EST
What a great story to go with the photo.
Nancy 67 Nov 18, 2008, 7:56pm EST
What an imaginative story to go with this photo, Rose! Well done!
Charlie B. Nov 18, 2008, 10:01pm EST
Great story
Sue T. Nov 19, 2008, 3:58pm EST
Oh this is such a lovely warm-hearted story, Rose. Good work.
Pat M. Nov 19, 2008, 5:03pm EST
Well done Rose.
I'll bet he'd have loved Tomato soup, if Reena had just allowed him to...
Rose H. Nov 19, 2008, 7:36pm EST
Pat - LOL, I read it twice before I got it:) Those t-less stories will do that to ya.:)
elizabeth e. Nov 19, 2008, 7:43pm EST
Oh no.....I just got the gist of Pat's story. Thanks Rose!
Lindali B Nov 19, 2008, 8:30pm EST
I read your story and remembered being 5 years old in 1954, remembered my own first bike a few years letter, remembered coming home to my favorite soup - and remembered my own mama and papa. Thanks for the invitation to travel in time.
aratma d. Nov 20, 2008, 10:42am EST
Beautiful memories Great job on describing the family bonds
Tanya P. Nov 20, 2008, 8:00pm EST
Lovely 't'-less story of what sounds like actual, homey, and hopeful memories. Great drabble.
Kay M. Nov 20, 2008, 9:16pm EST
Well done. Very sweet story.
Lune Wolfsong Nov 21, 2008, 12:10am EST
Awww. Lovely. Well done.
Alison Pearce Nov 21, 2008, 4:18am EST
Excellent drabble!!
Marge H. Nov 21, 2008, 5:36pm EST
A very lovely story in just 100 words.
Sheila Deeth Nov 21, 2008, 10:01pm EST
Very nice. And a new bike coming soon.
Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Nov 21, 2008, 11:17pm EST
charming!
Ruthe M. Nov 22, 2008, 1:18am EST
Beautiful and sweet, Rose.
APE 131313 Dec 2, 2008, 5:36pm EST
New to the group............and feeling my way around ;)
Ainsley Jo Phillips Jun 28, 2009, 9:58pm EDT

Thanks for the beautiful slice of life!

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