How the Cookie Crumbles

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100-Word Challenge for Grownups – Week #164

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This week’s prompt is …and then I smiled…+ 100 words

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GINGER

We had a special bond, Ginger and I. She stared me down for attention across a room.

“What?” I stared back from my recliner. “Do you want a hug?” Unlike her, I blinked. Her face lit up, she straightened and stretched. Across the carpet, she leaped and flew into my arms.

“What am I to do with you?” Head settled on my shoulder and tucked underneath my ear, she released a drawn-out sigh. Cheek-to-cheek at last, she stopped squirming. I hugged her warm, compact body, she purred, and then I smiled. “You’re worse than a two-year-old kidlet.” She lifted her head and exhaled again.

 

© 2015 All Rights Reserved Tess and How the Cookie Crumbles

Author: Let's CUT the Crap!

I'm getting a little LONG in the tooth and have things to say about---ouch---AGEing. I believe it's certainly a state of mind but sometimes it's nice to hear that you're NORMAL. I enjoy reading by the truckload. I'm a grandma but I don't feel OLD although I'm not so young anymore. My plan is to stick it out as long as I can on this lovely planet and only will leave it kicking and screaming!

71 thoughts on “100-Word Challenge for Grownups – Week #164”

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  1. teagan geneviene
    January 20, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    What an adorable story, Tess. Even more so, since that just wasn’t where i was expecting you to go. Hugs! 🐱

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  2. Naomi Baltuck
    January 20, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Sweet, Tess! Makes me miss my kitty!

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  3. Chatter Master
    January 20, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Nothing like some’one’ who loves you and makes you smile. 🙂

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  4. The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
    January 20, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    Sweet, loving story. Nice affectionate imagery. 🙂

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  5. John W. Howell
    January 20, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    I enjoyed this. I had a Ginger Main Coon and he was the sweetest. He was seventeen when he went over the rainbow bridge.

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  6. huntmode
    January 20, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Charming, Ms. Tess! Go Ginger! … whatever will Lady G think?!

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  7. joannesisco
    January 20, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    … and I know that feeling well 🙂 You captured it beautifully!

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  8. heylookawriterfellow
    January 20, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Now why can’t you do a story like that about, say, a pet rat? 😉

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  9. valentinelogar
    January 20, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Oh, she purred. I love that! ❤

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  10. kanzensakura
    January 20, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    This is just precious…..

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  11. Ellespeth
    January 21, 2015 at 12:20 am

    This is such an in the moment piece, Tess. In any moment. The story lets us remember or imagine. It reminded me of my younger brother. His cats are his babies – and they know it.
    Ellespeth

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  12. Lucid Gypsy
    January 21, 2015 at 2:40 am

    I think I’m in love with Ginger, is she yours?

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  13. thehappyhugger
    January 21, 2015 at 2:45 am

    This is so gorgeous Tess, I love it! 💞

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  14. Madoqua
    January 21, 2015 at 2:45 am

    A beautiful script Tess!

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  15. judithbarrow1
    January 21, 2015 at 3:03 am

    Love these challenges – lead to many a good story in my classes. Thank you, Tess. Love your piece by the way.

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  16. cobbies69
    January 21, 2015 at 4:12 am

    I remember similar and beautiful in the winter when both want each others warmth….adorable..

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  17. ramblingsfromamum
    January 21, 2015 at 4:45 am

    Love between human and animal. You had me at Ginger (as that is my nickname from Pop) hope you had a good cuddle. x

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  18. Rosie Amber
    January 21, 2015 at 4:45 am

    Ah I wondered which direction you would go with this, very good.

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  19. Darlene
    January 21, 2015 at 5:10 am

    Cats can give us so much love and many smiles! Well done Tess.

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  20. Glynis Jolly
    January 21, 2015 at 11:23 am

    When I read the title, I thought about my brother’s dog who, by chance, is named Ginger. However, a dog isn’t likely to leap into a lap from across the room. One loving cat. Wonderful, Tess.

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  21. willowdot21
    January 21, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Love cats love the story!

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  22. summerstommy2
    January 21, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    You captured a lovely moment in these 100 words, enjoyed your take very much.

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  23. Sue Slaght
    January 22, 2015 at 12:27 am

    Tess such an adorable and loving piece. 🙂

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  24. Judee
    January 22, 2015 at 4:48 am

    This is lovely Tess! I can think of nothing more relaxing than cuddling a cat as it purrs on my shoulder. Thank you for bringing me that feeling!

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  25. Jacqui Murray
    January 22, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Without reading all the comments, that has got to be a cat. Or a puppy. But probably a cat. Darling.

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  26. lisaslife1970
    January 22, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I’m a dog person but I do love the affection in this 🙂

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  27. roughwighting
    January 23, 2015 at 6:23 am

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I’m smiling, thinking of Ginger’s purring.

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  28. susanwritesprecise
    January 23, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    This is a charming piece, Tess. Sweet!~

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  29. Kate Loveton
    January 24, 2015 at 1:38 am

    Aw, sweet! Loved it, Tess.

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  30. Andrea Stephenson
    January 24, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Ah, lovely piece expressing what it is to be loved by and to love a cat 🙂

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  31. D.G.Kaye
    January 25, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    So cute! 🙂 I’m picturing reddish hair.

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  32. Sherri
    January 26, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Utterly delightful this Tess…how we love our kitties ❤ ❤ ❤

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