Hi everyone! Today is day U of the A-Z Blogging Challenge. U is for used, I purchase used items for my cats at tag sales and on Craigslist. I have gotten like new cat trees from both.
Joanie is out of space for all her costumes. I guess we need a bigger box.
I am trying something new. Every week Messymimi lists words for us to make a story with for Words on Wednesday. There were 2 sets of words and I chose: hall, conscious, ad hoc, sign, yarn and share.
Her husband was busy working in the garden which was a big distraction. He was not conscious of what his wife was doing. They rarely discussed anything except for the occasional ad hoc meeting. Now she had grown close to this new guy in such a short time.
She lived for their stolen moments together in the afternoon. Sometimes he got out of bed for a snack like a typical guy. She was a little annoyed that he cut into their special time with food, but at least they were together and he was always willing to share.
The guilt was starting to get to her though. Her husband didn’t sign up for this behavior, he deserved the truth. He was a nice guy despite his obsession with gardening, there were a lot worse things to be obsessed about. They had been married 26 years and this was not the first time she had strayed. Each time was the same, she would meet a lonely soul walking down the street , their eyes would meet and she was hooked.
Even her pet cats were suspicious. One night, she had changed into her pajamas leaving her clothes on the bed. Sammy peed on them. Could he smell him?
Her husband was a forgiving man and after his initial anger passed, their relationship would remain intact. Deep inside he knew she would never change and had accepted it. For a while she would be content with her yarn, making crocheted creations and then she would get into trouble once again. For now, she would come clean. He would be coming in from the garden soon. She headed down the hall to tell him she had taken in another stray cat.
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Wow, Joanie. Look at all those costumes!
Your story was great, Ellen! We knew it was about you! 🙂
Joanie is a lucky girl. My readers know me so well. XO
We agree,that is a lot of costumes 🙂
We Like the story too and also knew it was about you,Ellen 😉
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
Thank you 🙂 XO
You definitely need either a bigger box or a second box! So far, I have four boxes.
She does need a bigger box 🙂 Wow! You have 4, she is jealous.
I think Joanie needs her own CLOSET! As for your “short short story” about the woman who “strayed” I love it. Now I want to know how close to the truth it might be???? Tee Hee……..well done!!
Love, Pam
Joanie agrees. I am glad you liked the story and caught the strayed part 🙂 XO and love to you and Teddy
That was a terrific story! You sure look cute Joanie!
Thank you 🙂
Awww and laughing… great words for the Words on Wednesday, Ellen! I agree with Pam… Joanie needs her own closet!
Thank you. I have to share a closet with the hubby so Joanie will have to make due with a box 🙂
What a great short story! Perfect! Joanie definitely needs more room. She’s such a cutie.
Thank you. And Joanie thanks you too.
You can find some pretty cool stuff on Craig’s List…or even FB Marketplace these days. Good tip!
Thank you.
Ellen,
That’s one understand husband to let allow his wife’s heart to hold the love and attention of another male. 🙂 Good job with the word prompts. I really need to give this a try in the not-so-distant future. Happy a2zing!
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Thank you. My hubby is a sweet guy.
Love your story, Ellen! Excellent take on the word prompts!
Thank you 🙂
I love your story. You wrote about you and it was as plain as day. Excellent.
Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday, Ellen. Scritches to all your kitties. ♥
Thank you. You know me well. XO
Love the story – and Joanie you are such a cutie today.
Thank you 🙂
Why yes, yes…The Hubby knows that I have boyfriends! He forgives me, since he’s in love with Manny and CB too, and is okayish with The PO’M. He might know about Sly and some of my other boyfriends in the ‘hood, but I don’t talk about them much…
Your hubby is sweet like mine.
I saw where that story headed. ~grin~ That’s more clothes than some people have! Be well, my dears.
Joanie is a lucky kitty.
Well done….you have a wonderful mind for the best stories
Hugs Cecilia
Thank you. XO
Aww! I think you had better hurry up and get Joanie her new box then heheh!
Have a boxtastic week 🙂
Thank you 🙂 I hope you have a nice week too.
Yep, looks like it is time to expand the container closet:) And then get some new dresses to fill it up:)
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Joanie agrees 🙂
That was a neat story. We thought it would involve cats somehow, but we WERE getting worried…
Thank you 🙂
awww that is really cute story! Taking in another stray cat…yes! 🙂
Thank you 🙂 I am working on another one 🙂
You need your very own wardrobe!
SHe does 🙂
Oh! You had me wondering for a minute there….great story!
Thank you 🙂
We find that our Animal Humane thrift shop has lots of good cat items. Mom always looks for top loading carriers when she visits, or carpet squares to repair our towers. Great idea!
What a fun story! We kinda suspected a cat was in it right off!
That sounds like a nice place to shop. Glad you liked the story 🙂
Joanie may not need a whole closet, but a nice dresser would help.
Thanks for participating in the Words for Wednesday, that’s a great story! Today was my last day to provide the prompts, next month, the cue words will be on Elephant’s Child’s blog.
Thank you 🙂 And yes, Joanie would love a dresser.
Joanie, I’m quite impressed by your wardrobe. Ellen…. We all knew. 😁😁
Thank you 🙂 You all know me so well. XO
Hmmmmmm We’re not too sure ’bout this story awnty Ellen. MOL Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
MOL, you need a bigger closet!
She does 🙂
Joanie definitely needs more room!! Great story!!!
Thank you 🙂
Joanie you sure are a lucky girl to have such a wardrobe. Great story too. Wonderful
Joanie thanks you. She is lucky.
That’s a fun challenge! And you sound like a very smart shopper.
Thank you 🙂
What a great story! At first I thought it was about an affair…hahaha…and had a good laugh when I realized where it was going 🙂 You are a talented writer.
Thank you 🙂 I am glad you were fooled and liked the twist. XO
I have also brought home used, yet still in good condition, cat trees. I often get them at my local humane society’s garage sale, so that they benefit a good cause, while also making my kitties very happy. Joanie, you most certainly need a bigger box for those costumes. You need to be able to fit them all, so that we can see how pretty you look in all of them. And I thought that story was headed in that direction, and it’s purrfect!
Used is good once you clean it up 🙂 Glad you liked the story.
I love the story! I wonder who it could be about. 🙂
MOL!:) Thank you.
Love the story!
Thank you.