“I’m so glad that you would make time for an old lady like me. I hardly ever get to meet any of Joseph’s friends.” It was early May when I sat in the perfect kitchen of this woman I had just met, but recognized from the photograph I had been given. Of course I knew what response was expected of me, and I didn’t disappoint.
Gail has shared many fun stories with KRL and we are happy she is helping us celebrate Mother's Day with this Mother's Day salute. There is a coupon for the Reedley Sandwich Shop at the end of this story.
What better way to show mom how much you care than with flowers? You don’t need to spend a fortune for a dozen roses artfully arranged in a charming vase. Visit your local nursery, home store or dollar store and come away with flowers from the heart.
In 1914 Woodrow Wilson set aside the second Sunday in May as the National Holiday to honor mothers. That seems a simple and contemporary concept. Yet, much more had come before this declaration.
Thought it would be fun to share a Mother's Day mystery short story with our readers this week! This story was originally published at Flashshot, May 9, 2005.
