Category Archives: chores

two great aunts

Posted on June 16, 2016 by m.a. wood

I remember never as much as Aunt Nervina, with her night shift fingers makings dolls, and her photos, and her pale skin. I do these chores, never as thoroughly as Aunt Demitt, with her hoeing the peas, and flower beds, … Continue reading →

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chores

Posted on June 10, 2016 by m.a. wood

Chores When the time comes,Change the bedsheets. Wash, dry and fold the dirty ones. Boil some beets. Clean the kitchen and the bathroom. Take a photo of the family tomb. Put the washed and dried dishes back in the cabinets. … Continue reading →

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