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started with the lighting of the town tree on December 21 to celebrate the winter solstice. Afterward, they have a bonfire and a town dance. Everyone attends.
“I’m sorry.” “Nah, it’s fine. It was over twenty years ago.” “So what?” I tell her. “A person just doesn’t get over it because time has passed, especially losing someone so close to you at a young age. It must’ve been hard.”
worry about the right now while keeping the future in mind.
“Green eyes are very rare. Only two percent of the population has that eye color, and it’s even rarer for men.”
She’s cleaning her paw in front of the fire. “That cat gives no fucks about what happened.”
“Sometimes mistakes end up being miracles in disguise.”
No man has ever treated me as reverently as he does.
whatever is the case, but love always
finds a way. It will work itself out if you two are meant to be together. Have faith.” “But what—” “Faith, Jake, means you stop trying to control every aspect and just let what will happen happen.”
I can forgive, but I won’t forget.”
Some people aren’t replaceable. My mother wasn’t.
“I don’t have to give away my joy and be miserable to make someone happy. It’s not a barter system or an exchange.” “You’re right,” she says. “Your boundaries matter. You matter.”
So act like a grown-ass man and do your job without a scowl. And maybe be nice to people?
Lying to her is the equivalent of lying to Jesus, so I lay it on her.
“What does it go to?” “A safe-deposit box located at a bank in Dallas.”
My father gave it to me when I was about to be engaged to that awful man. He’d told me if I ever needed a way out, I’d have what I needed in that box.
without expectations, disappointment doesn’t exist.
Each year, he makes people’s holidays special and brings joy wherever he goes. Goals, honestly.
Each year, we write out the things we’re leaving behind and throw the page into the fire to solidify it and rid those things from our lives.
not when I’ve knowingly put myself in this position. I’m used to fucking up and owning it and now is no different.
Going forward, I’ve decided I’ll live my life for experiences, not because of expectations.
When I push open the exit gate, I’m handed my picture. These elves are efficient as fuck.
White Christmas lights trim the roof and windows, lighting the entire yard. Every house on the street is decorated. It’s a requirement for anyone who lives
within city limits, something I adore about this place.
People stare, but I’m at the point in my life where I don’t give a fuck.
“Refused to sell me a black coffee, told me it was a Grinch drink.”
the door swings open, and I see his mawmaw in the
doorway, wearing a red-and-green-striped onesie. Jake comes to the door, and he’s got one on, too. They both match right down to their Santa hats.
Learned a long time ago that if I didn’t eat a big meal to start, I’d be jingle belled out before lunch.”
“Having faith means letting what will happen happen.”
“Never underestimate the power of a woman in stilettos,”
