26 The things we keep - A Story

Published: Nov. 20, 2020, 9:38 p.m.

Years ago I broke a pale yellow water pitcher that I\u2019d received from a close childhood friend.  We\u2019d lost our connection but I kept the shards in a drawer, feeling pangs of regret and guilt for my carelessness.  I asked my mom how I might fix the pitcher. She suggested I repair my friendship instead. 

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A story about regret, my great grandmother and her broken hip, and precious moments.