had managed to hold out until January the 4th was now running late. She always had trouble leaving the house and had no idea why.

The envelopes were strewn on her bedroom floor and on the bed. Later for clean-up. Now to be going to the kitchen to Mumsey for the blessing of the birthday cake. Well not the blessing because this family didn’t pray together that’s why they hadn’t stayed together. Dadsey Paul had long since gone. Moved to Damascus Mumsey had said. Mary Holly had no idea where Damascus was but Mumsey assured her it was hot as hell.

Polka dot scarf wrapped three times and one half around neck. Pink, purple, yellow bobbled hat for any winter sky that may be occurring.

Note to self must remember to check sky.