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Chapter 6 – in progress

Chapter 6 The sound of the telephone ringing stirred Carina out of her memories.  “Oh dear, Caruso, I’m never going to get off this floor in time to answer that.”  The cat gave her an annoyed look as Carina pushed … Continue reading

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Carina – Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Dear Aunt Carrie, Thanks so much for the letter and care package.  The Italian cookies were amazing.  Made me feel like I was back in Brooklyn if I closed my eyes.   I’m doing well so far.  Boot camp … Continue reading

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Carina – Chapter 4

Chapter 4 “Bernadette, come help me get these portraits off the wall.”  Carina and her nieces were working on packing up some of the family treasures.  It was a dusty job.  Up in the attic the old family portraits were … Continue reading

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Carina – Chapter 3

“Aunt Carrie, I’ll be there to pick you up for dinner in 15 minutes.  Is that okay?”  Carina’s nephew Joe texted her on the new cellphone he had bought her.  He was trying to drag her into the modern times.  … Continue reading

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Carina – Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Carina finished her breakfast of coffee and a bagel. She sat in the small, sunny kitchen and gazed out the back door. The fig tree in the back yard still had fruit on it. She needed to pick … Continue reading

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Chapter One – Carina

“How did this happen to me?”  Carina sat on the bed wearily. Her sister older Lorenza’s room with its lace doilies, prayer cards and carefully placed dresser set was filled with memories.  “I had three brothers and two sisters in … Continue reading

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New Story Line

Story about an 80 plus single woman who suddenly finds herself alone after all her siblings pass away.  How does she deal with having to make her own decisions?  Reaching back into memories, she tries to work through her fear … Continue reading

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