Wine to drink alone

My “George Winston” Pandora station quietly plays piano in the living room. The orange blossom aroma-therapy candle wafts soft fragrances through the house. The cats snuggle next to each other on the couch. The dog is asleep on her bed. I sit in a comfortable, living-room chair, computer on my lap, writing, wine glass on the table next to me.My family is gone.

And I am so happy.

Moms aren’t really supposed to say those kinds of things, but it’s true. I treasure…

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