How the Cookie Crumbles

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100-Word Challenge for Grownups – Week #173

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Prompt:  …and so it begins… + 100 words

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Where Were We?

Fran glared at her laptop screen. “The special’s gone.”

“What special?”

“The Groupon chicken breasts. I told you.”

“You’re. A. Week. Late.” Heather scowled over her bifocals.

“What?”

“Look-look. My favorite pants are on Groupon, and cheaper than Walmart’s.

“Those burgundy things?” Fran wrinkled her nose. 

“No-no. The navy ones. Three pair should do. Where’s my credit card?”

“You use Pay Pal, silly.”

“R-ight.”

“And so it begins. You remember, I forget. I remember, you forget.” Fran raised her hand. “Waitress, two refills, please? Where were we?”

“I donno.”

“You weren’t listening?”

They frowned at each other, then laughed till tears lined their eyes.

 

© 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!

45 thoughts on “100-Word Challenge for Grownups – Week #173”

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  1. D. Parker
    March 31, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    This made me smile and cry, Tess. I lost my best friend of 30 years two months ago…I don’t know how many conversations like this we had over the years.
    Thank you for reminding me of the happy times. 🙂

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  2. The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
    March 31, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Still smiling. Sounds familiar. 🙂

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  3. teagan geneviene
    March 31, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    LOL. Tess that was truly charming. You amaze me by how easily you draw me right into the story. Oh… I’m not forgetful — there are just too many thoughts in my head. If i tilt it to one side, some of them fall out. 😀 Mega hugs!

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    • Let's CUT the Crap!
      March 31, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      😀 😀 I can be in the middle of a conversation and if I take even a one word or one action detour, I get off track and can’t remember where I left off. 😀 😀
      Thank you, Teagan, for visiting and reading.

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  4. Chatter Master
    March 31, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    How familiar a conversation with the craziness of friendship. 🙂

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  5. John W. Howell
    March 31, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    This was delightful. You do so well with only one hundred words.

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  6. Jacqui Murray
    March 31, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    I love that story! Sounds like my husband and I.

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  7. Sue Slaght
    March 31, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    I felt like I was sitting right there with them Tess. Wonderful to have good friends to laugh with. Well done1

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  8. masgautsen
    April 1, 2015 at 1:42 am

    This really made me smile, and feel like I was there with them laughing 🙂

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  9. Lucid Gypsy
    April 1, 2015 at 1:57 am

    I have a remember forget friend and we help each other out, its funny but might not be one day, statistics for dementia are rising! Also you made me laugh because navy blue pants were compulsory school uniform when I was a kid – then I remembered that pants to you are trousers to us!

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  10. olganm
    April 1, 2015 at 2:43 am

    Great, very familiar. It happens to me with many of my friends. Between all of us we probably make a reasonable brain

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  11. Rosie Amber
    April 1, 2015 at 3:11 am

    Oh I liked this very funny.

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  12. cobbies69
    April 1, 2015 at 4:14 am

    I know exactly where they are coming from.. haahee!

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  13. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
    April 1, 2015 at 4:22 am

    Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    Tess Karlinski at her 100 word challenge best.. Where Were We… good question.

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  14. ramblingsfromamum
    April 1, 2015 at 6:36 am

    Sounds like one of my conversations 😉 made me smile x

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  15. Sherri
    April 1, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Haha…oh this is wonderful Tess. How many times have I forgotten half way through a conversation what I was going to say…far too many 😉 Queen of flash, yes you are… 😀 ❤

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  16. kanzensakura
    April 1, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Oh Tess! This is just wonderful. Of course, I am not at this point yet and neither are my friends, but it is nice to know I’ll have back up in the event something like this happens….hahahaha! Always great, Tess. You do these so very well.

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  17. merrildsmith
    April 1, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Sweet and funny, Tess! 🙂

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  18. Christy Birmingham
    April 1, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Heheh! Yes, I would be laughing with them 🙂

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  19. willowdot21
    April 1, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    I have had conversations like that!

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  20. Glynis Jolly
    April 1, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    😀 It reminds me of a TV show from the 1960s called “The Mother-in-Laws” LOL

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  21. kathils
    April 1, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Priceless. My oldest friend and I have similar conversations. Then we pause, look at one another, ask “What were we talking about?” shrug and move on. Eventually it comes back to us. You’ve captured it wonderfully.

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  22. Kate Loveton
    April 1, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    This put a huge grin on my face! Well done, Tess! You have a gift for dialogue and for drawing the reader into the story quickly. I love what you do with these challenges. ❤

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  23. roughwighting
    April 2, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Thank goodness Fran and Heather laugh about it all! What else can we do? Wait. What was I saying? ?Do about what? 🙂 xo

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  24. Cathy
    April 2, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Oh yes, so familiar 😀

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  25. valentinelogar
    April 2, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    Ah Tess, this reminds me of my parents, my friends and I. So many long term relationships. It was sweet and funny. Nicely done.

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  26. butimbeautiful
    April 3, 2015 at 5:27 am

    IT does sound familiar – mainly it reminds me of my teenager shopping online for bargain whatsits.

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  27. Kev
    April 3, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    lmao! 😀

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  28. Let's CUT the Crap!
    April 3, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    😀 😀 Happens. Sooner or later. 😀 😀

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  29. J.B. Whitmore
    April 3, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Three pair of pants? Ha ha! This is sweet, and touching. Thanks.

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  30. Opinionated Man
    April 3, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Reblogged this on HarsH ReaLiTy and commented:
    Another challenge! I am loving these challenges lately actually. -OM
    Note: Comments disabled here, please visit their post.

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  31. Susan Langer
    April 5, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    LOL. Funny story but true. Sounds like some of the conversations my grown daughter and I have. 🙂

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  32. Janice Wald
    April 19, 2015 at 2:15 am

    Hi,
    I know at least three bloggers here–small world? small Blogosphere?
    At any rate, what an engaged community! Almost 100 likes! You should be proud of what you’ve accomplished.
    Thanks for visiting my site today and liking my post “9 Ways to Avoid Gambling…”
    Nice to see you again,
    Janice

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  33. Janice Wald
    April 26, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Hi,
    We know the same people–Jason Cushman, Susan Langer…
    I’m glad you liked my Daily Life in California post. Did you see Jason reblogged it to his 50,000 followers? I am over the moon excited. My birthday is tomorrow. What a present!
    Thanks for the visit today.
    Janice

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