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Chili |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Chili It was just her way, simplifying adversities, making less, more money, scarcer than hen’s teeth knowing everyone would arrive expecting the normal fare no one knew that the carburetor had to be replaced the old ‘frig had given out to make way for a new old ‘frig even the coyote had eaten better of the rooster just yesterday, and still, they would be coming, hungry it was not in her to turn anyone away so she did what she did it was lemonade time she took inventory of stock at hand, silently counting mouths and for every man multiplied by two. “We’re breaking tradition!” she’d say, hoping no one really missed the smell of a big bird roasting, nor the niceties that normally accompanied white and dark no red no black no green salad nor baked beans, but beans of a kind, just chili one of the men looked around, took in the moment, went and got beer it was a feast the best Thanksgiving ever gobbled. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed this Sunshine...James |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Yep..that's the way it is some times..and the better times often come from the memories of just such times... |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
All memories are precious, whether traditional or not, Karilea.... God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Beautifully done Karilea...we all experience moments when we just can't give what we want. And it is still so special when our all is enough...Thank you for the poem...Lets one think a lot. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
She can make chili for me any time. I LOVE chili and the hotter, the better.  Nice work, Karilea.Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is a great story, and may you have the happiest Thanksgiving, no matter what you eat (lol) Sandra |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I loved this story, as the dinner is always nice but it is the company I love even more, and the message of this story came to me loud and clear - Happy Thanksgiving Sunshine! ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wonderful responses from all of you! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! |
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Robert A Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 174 |
I clicked on cause I love chili and this was nice to read before lunch |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Sunshine,I would rather have chili anyday than turkey.    Juanita |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Beautiful story to which I can relate Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Ooh... I think chilli is nice. It's so hot, the heat seems to travel down from your mouth, all the way to your belly. I guess in this case, it warms the heart too! _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT!!! (smiles) Mmmmmmmm...I love chili, and having company for dinner is the most lovely feeling of all about dinner! (smiles) May you have the happiest holidays with your loved ones, sweet friend, we all love you so very much! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
MMM chili! with white rice. u made me hungry!!!! |
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