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Live Your Best Life

She picked up the pen and smiled at his name. He was more alive now in some ways than he had been When he was alive. The frayed tablecloth was a reminder of his mother. She had loved her also, because she was the woman who had raised him. The pen had his motto “live your best life”. She loved this reminder of the man she had loved most of her life. She wrote fast and hard; the words came for two hours. Their love story. It was two a.m. She flipped off his pretty green desk lamp and laid her head down on one of his books. It still had a bit of Old Spice on it. Written 7-9-2020 Contest: The Old Scribe Sponsor: Craig Cornish

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Date: 7/28/2020 10:25:00 AM
Your muse is not only a touching tale of tender emotions but an inspiration to live with courage, kindness and grace. Congratulations on your win Caren :) Much love!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/29/2020 9:59:00 AM
Thank you Aditi. Much love back!
Date: 7/24/2020 8:22:00 PM
So tender, Caren, especially the last line. There is a wonderful emotional connection through the scent of Old Spice. Congratulations on your winning placement!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/24/2020 11:59:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by Sam.
Date: 7/23/2020 9:34:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... so nostalgic. God bless you.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/23/2020 10:40:00 PM
Thank you Beata
Date: 7/11/2020 10:57:00 PM
I really like this write. It's so evocative of his life --- and of her personality and character too. I think it's a gem, Caren. Thanks, gw
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/12/2020 1:32:00 AM
Thank you Gershon. I liked it too.

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