A Clean Sweep
She was bending over the dining room table taking a close-up of a vase. The table was covered with vases and bowls.
“What’s going on?” he said.
“All this stuff? It’s going away.”
“Why?”
“Doesn’t spark joy. Can’t wait to do the basement!”
He groaned. “It’s that tidying up fanatic, isn’t it? What’s her name?”
“Marie Kondo.”
“Who put her in charge? Why’s everything gotta spark joy? What about memories? They don’t count?”
“That’s why you take pictures. Feeling sentimental? Look at the photo.”
“A photo’s not the same.”
“Sometimes it’s better,” she said, and aimed the camera at him.
Photo Credit: Bryan Ochalla
Brilliantly full circle
Twist
Ha! Yes! A new Beginning!
Great sub text and ending.
Wonderful! It helped me start my day with a grin and a chuckle!
Great story! So much information and emotion in so few words. Masterful !
Pat
Pow! Well done!
Very smart and enjoyable! Waiting for a brilliant mini-story book!!!
Nice!
Cute!