Over to Carrot Ranch for Charli’s challenge this week:
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December 7, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write that features a performance. You can interpret what is a performance any way the prompt leads you.
Everyone had had so much fun, and it was nice for the family to be together.
After her guests had left, she put the borrowed tea things to one side, they would be collected later.
The leftovers could be put in the fridge, even though she’d turn it off along with everything else. They’d see her over a few days as would the edible family contributions to the table.
Her bedroom would stay warm the longest. It was where she spent most of her time anyway huddled in a blanket. Damn government cutbacks.
She hoped her performance was convincing.
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I am a retired number cruncher with a vivid imagination and wacky sense of humour which extends to short stories and poetry. I love to cook and am a bit of a dog whisperer as I get on better with them than people sometimes!
In November 2020, we lost our beloved Maggie who adopted us as a 7 week old pup in March 2005. We decided to have a photo put on canvas as we had for her predecessor Barney. We now have three pictures of our fur babies on the wall as we found a snapshot of Kizzy, my GSD when Hubby and I first met so had hers done too.
On February 24th 2022 we were blessed to find Maya, a 13 week old GSD pup who has made her own place in our hearts. You can follow our training methods, photos and her growth in my blog posts.
From 2014 to 2017 'Home' was a 41 foot narrow boat where we made strong friendships both on and off the water. We were close to nature enjoying swan and duck families for neighbours, and it was a fascinating chapter in our lives.
We now reside in a small bungalow on the Lincolnshire coast where we have forged new friendships and interests.
December 7, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write that features a performance. You can interpret what is a performance any way the prompt leads you.
pensitivity101 
Awwwe. Such old world grace. Appearances need to be maintained. Lovely.
Thank you. These days I guess there are a lot of people trying to pretend to the outside world/friends/family all is well when it is far from it.
Perhaps if more admitted to the reality behind the curtains, a new story could be written. Great flash!
Thanks Charli.
So hard for the elderly on a pension. AT least in Australia it is unlikely that you will die from cold but there…. especially when proud like your character.
It is difficult for the elderly, especially with gvmnt cutbacks on their heating allowance and tax credits.
Awful. And all too often reality. Her pride is hurt most, I think. Beautifully told.
All a case of keeping up appearances, especially if they live alone.
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