A Woman Her Age

/ Sheila McIntrye Good, Author

100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#165 Prompt:   …the suitcase lay open…????????????????????

Betty picked at her cuticles and stared at the bed. The suitcase lay open waiting for her decision. Yes or No? Fred had been adamant. “No, you’re not going. A woman your age has no business traipsing off to Europe. “I won’t allow it.”

The bucket list she’d written years ago, placed Paris as number one. She wasn’t getting younger, it was now or never.

He won’t allow it?

Fuming, she stomped across the room, jerked open the dresser, grabbed a hand full of underwear, and threw them in the suitcase.

“He’ll get over it.”1502418_10100871375288944_5759219220947917244_o

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21 thoughts on “A Woman Her Age”

    • Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it. And I can attest it was the trip of a lifetime!. Thanks for stopping by the Cow Pasture. I’m especially thrilled you have become a fellow fence jumper. I look forward to more conversations.

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  3. Good for her! And who cares if he gets over it or not, lol! You caught the thought process beautifully, and I just know she’s going to have the time of her life in Paris! Way to go!

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    • Thank you so much. I think most married women can relate. At least those in my age group. I’m glad I was able to capture those feelings and thrilled you got it. Thanks for commenting and for stopping by the Cow Pasture.

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    • Thanks for the great comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the piece and I’m thrilled you have joined us fellow fence jumpers. Welcome to the Cow Pasture. I look forward to more conversations with you.

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