It All Begins to Sink In

Mildred stares into the bathroom mirror. The reflection feels like mockery. There, in the harsh antiseptic glare of the overhead lights, an awful truth consumes her: She does not play with the catnip jingle ball; the catnip jingle ball plays with her.

(Also, I really need to hit the treadmill.)

Whoa, that’s like deep and stuff, Sharon H.

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8 thoughts on “It All Begins to Sink In

  1. allein ? December 20, 2017 / 11:03 am

    “(Also, I really need to hit the treadmill.)”

    New Year’s Resolution?

  2. Alice Shortcake December 20, 2017 / 12:52 pm

    Oh, Mildred (my grandmother’s name, by the way): if it’s of any comfort to you in your existential crisis, I too am unable to sit in a sink without a roll of pudge hanging over the rim…

  3. michael December 20, 2017 / 12:57 pm

    Deeep thoughts.

  4. PaulaO. December 20, 2017 / 3:12 pm

    Yeah, me ‘n Mildred need to drop some lubs.

  5. Kar December 20, 2017 / 3:14 pm

    I’d say Ho Ho Ho but at this time of year that would probably confuse some folks.

    • Duckie ? December 20, 2017 / 4:33 pm

      Kar, are you … … …Santa?

      • Kar December 20, 2017 / 9:17 pm

        Depends, would you like to meet my Saarlac in my sack?

        • Duckie ? December 20, 2017 / 9:29 pm

          ? ✊??

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