I Am Going To Make You Look Natural

Her son the photographer wanted his mother to look natural
Do not dress up! He instructed her.
I want you in your pajamas.
She always dresses up.
She was not excited about it.

Here, he said, handing her a bouquet of lavender.
She did not even like the smell of lavender.
I am going to make you look super natural, he said.
He had a cheesy smile.
She was a girly woman who liked wearing dresses and jewelry.
Nothing natural about this, she thought.
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Brotherton Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 9:54 AM
I know what she means. When my dad passed, they wanted to put him in a suit. Instead of his overalls and work boots.
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August 27, 2023 at 3:23 PM
We know better don't we Jerry?
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