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Kate Henry's avatar

I danced once with Bill, once with Dan. 30 years with each. Can't type anymore.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Love the metaphor. Quite a commitment, Kate! Something more to be proud of.

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Wade's avatar

You really know how to make fun and family come together and alive!

Very smart to tell how long the read is as it lets me start when I have the time to enjoy.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks. Yes, I thought adding the reading time was a good idea. Not sure, but in this era of very short attention spans, readers want to know how much of a commitment they are making!

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Terrific, Sharron, expecially the line, "on Sunday, I worship only at the temple of Baskin-Robbins." A couple years ago BR (which I, sadly, no longer frequent) briefly had a delicious flavor called "Alien..." something.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks CJ. What's your name?

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

My name? Do you mean my writerly name? Birth name? Fussy name?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I can stick to CJ if you like. It is the only hint you give.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Hmmmmm, aren't you being mysterious, Sharron. There're other names I've been called, though most are not fit to be in print! :D

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James Ron's avatar

So good that a little DNA, and the want to connect, is enough! And cool that you can get together as often as you do. Good one, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks so much James Ron. This piece is mostly fiction, but I have been known to fall in love with the characters I create. ( In fact one of my longest romances is with a man who exists only in my head... )

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Beautiful, Sharron! Sometimes it's our differences that make for our best connections. A lovely piece.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks again, Lost-Girl!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

🤣😘

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Bonita Mugnani's avatar

I believe!

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Heather Brebaugh's avatar

Fiction, non-fiction....friction, non-friction....those things all seem to be mixed up in this lovely piece. I'm tapping my toes right now.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Mostly fiction. But I LOVE the idea of writing Friction. I think my little story, The Room might come under that category.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

I enjoyed this Sharron. When people make an effort, they will usually find common ground. A good life lesson. Life is short. Don't waste time on differences.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes. It is always a waste of time trying to change people's minds. Minds rarely change - especially uneducated ones. I am ta strong defender of everyone's right to be wrong! ha ha ha

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Janice Walton's avatar

Those connections are so special. It would seem that you unconditionally accept each other -overlooking the differences and focusing on the similarities.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ah, Janice. As I mentioned at the top of the page, this is fiction. I have THREE crusty old uncles that I rolled up into one for my story. The events are true, but the character is actually three in one. I hope that doesn't disappoint you! However, we do all show great respect for each other - at least in public! ha ha ha

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Janice Walton's avatar

True and at the same time the point is well-taken.

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Kenneth Mills's avatar

Vive la difference!

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Terry Freedman's avatar

Very relatable (dancing is always good for connecting) and delightful

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, M'Lord. This fabricated story is based on a lot of my family members rolled up into one "uncle". Glad you liked it! Now... get busy writing! Time's a wastin' ! Ever thought of writing a 50-word piece for Justin Deming's Fifties by the Fire? One starts again this afternoon... https://alongthehudson.substack.com/p/other-side ( bottom of the page.)

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