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Apr 20Liked by Annabel Ascher

I well remember! Beautiful story!

Thanks!

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Apr 20Liked by Annabel Ascher

Mother Mary was indeed an original. I missed this chapter of her life. Now in my late 70s I have never met the like of her again. What a gal!

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Oh my goddess! That’s a great story. Your mom was quite a woman!

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Apr 20Liked by Annabel Ascher

The full story. Didn't Eve have pit bulls?

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You have great material for a short story here. Substack pretty basic. "Eve's dogs heard them first. When they came up the driveway, guns drawn and at the ready, Teklu was jumping against the flimsy wire fence with such ferocity that they almost shot her, and would have if Eve hadn't dragged her into the house. When Mary stepped outside to see what all the snarling and barking was about...

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Great story, and a great way to remember Mary! <3

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