Sharon Thames

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“The Heirloom” by Sharon Thames

Submitted to Contest #286

The Heirloom “What’s that?” asked Austin. “A cowbell. Haven’t you ever seen one?” I replied. “Okay, I know what a cowbell is. Why are you keeping it?” “It’s a family heirloom. I can’t throw it away.” My husband rolled his eyes and sighed. As an only child, he seldom seemed to have an affinity for anything related to family history. I’m not quite sure since it seems he should be the one to carry the repository of his family stories. But no, that is and has been my appointed chore my whole life. I am the collector...

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I am a retired educator originally from Florence, SC. My husband and I moved to Western NC 11 years ago where our sons and granddaughters live.