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Sharron Bassano's avatar

The way you wove the detailed cooking and cleaning up into the fiber of this story is just magical, Bryan. As a self-styled writer, I admit to feeling total envy of your expertise. Wow.

If, instead of "Bob", you had used "Sharron" it would be a near match to my own life. Rome, Genoa, Bologna, New Orleans, Budapest, Lisbon, slipping into the caring for a beloved old one. And now, the world seen only through a lace-trimmed, unwashed window. It is "a taste of something sweet, sweeter than any thrill [she] had chased." Oh my. You got to me this morning.

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Angela Marrant's avatar

Oh it was so nice sweet story 🥹 - perfect before lunch haha

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J. Curtis's avatar

This is brilliantly done!

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Vince Roman's avatar

Thanks for the story

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Bella Pittinger's avatar

Gorgeously intricate descriptions...so glad my FYP fed me this.

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Bryan Pirolli's avatar

That's so kind! I'm glad you enjoyed the story -- and that you found me! :)

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

I loved it!

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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

loved this Bryan. a twist as usual -- but with heavy poignancy.

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Rosie B's avatar

Lovely!

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Bryan Pirolli's avatar

Thanks for reading :)

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