To all my Friday Fictioneers friends I want to offer an apology and explanation. First of all I want to say I hated to miss the fun of the chase last week. It was the first I had missed in over a year. It was like missing old friends and not being able to see what you concocted to answer Rochelle’s call to arms.
Here is the explanation. Ten days ago I went to the hospital due to shortness of breath. Thankfully the issue was not heart related, but rather blood clots in my lungs. While this is still a very serious condition and something I will have to deal with for a while, it ie easier to treat and I hope to be on the mend very soon.
I just could not clear my head enough to write much of anything last week, but now I am ready to re-enter the fray.
copyright – David Stewart
(Genre:Fiction) (100 words)
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“Do you know those flowers came from her mother’s garden?” Hugh asked.
“No.”
“My Elyse was a traditionalist through and through. She wanted to hold onto everything from the past.”
“That’s not a bad thing,” Jim replied.
“I suppose.”
“I know the days are hard since she has been gone,” Jim said.
“They are just long. Especially since I cannot get out so easily,” Hugh told him, rattling his heavy wooden cane noisily against his chair.
“I have always wondered, what’s with the bell?”
“No guard dog, but a guard bull.”
“You’re joking!”
“One way to know, ring the bell!”
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Joe's Musings 
What a cute story! Hope Jim wasn’t foolish enough to try the bell out
Hope you’re feeling better by the way 🙂
My breathing is improving. Going back to the doctor for the first re-check.