My Son Demanded Rent at Christmas Dinner

too much frosting, my name written as Marion because he had ordered it over the phone and mumbled.

The children thought it was hilarious.

I did too, after a minute.

Melissa did not come.

I did not ask why.

After cake, Daniel helped fix the loose step on my back porch. He had his father’s old work habit of holding nails in his mouth, which I hated then continue reading …