A. K. Snyder

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“Family-Not-Family” by A. K. Snyder

Submitted to Contest #17

The casserole dishes are half-empty. The gravy has grown cold. We polish off the seconds and thirds, more slowly now, taking our time. We are not ready for this meal to end. This dining room is too small for six adults, plus a highchair. But we’ve squeezed ourselves in, folding chairs bumping against the wall, my leg uncomfortably positioned to avoid the table. Minor inconveniences that fade in comparison to the great comfort of being here, at this table, with these people. “What are you thankful for?” Count on Aunt Rosa to ask this every ye...

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