[stylist] Writing exercise: creative nonfiction- Life Lessons
Debby Phillips
semisweetdebby at gmail.com
Sun Aug 2 23:54:24 UTC 2015
Bridgit, I feel the conflict, the longing, the desire to be like
your mother. And your mother's conflict, too. I understand so
much, about you, but also about how mothers and daughters send
mixed signals to each other. Mom: Oh, Debra, I don't want you to
be heavy. You look so pretty when you are slim." Mom: "Do you
want some ice cream?" Mom: You are very smart, you should go to
college, and get an education." Mom: I hope you find a good man
who will be good to you." Mom: You should always have money of
your own. You don't ever want to be totally dependent on some
man." Mom: I need to get the mail before your dad sees.... Lol.
No wonder we're all mixed up!
But I loved the imagery, the scents, the tastes, all that those
images brought to mind. I could taste the banana bread, the
Snickerdoodles, the chocolate chip bars. Thanks for making me
hungry. Lol. Debby
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