Six-Word Memoirs at SMITH Magazine

Magic happens when the table grows.

Backstory

Some of the strangest and most wonderful things happen at my kitchen table on a regular basis. I added two leaves to the table on a whim and laughed when I noticed that the wood on the inserts looked brand new, while the usual table parts we used looked absolutely pathetic in comparison. But some kitchen magic worked itself into those inserts. During this holiday season the empty chairs were filled, love blossomed, wrongs were righted and plenty of food babies were conceived - all at my kitchen table. It was all quite wonderful and totally worth the mismatched finishes. I couldn't help but think that my already mystical memory making table also makes magic when it's given a little room to grow.

by ctgoods2 in Six-Word Memoirs on Nov 25, 2012 | | T-shirt

Comments

canadafreeze says,

Love this ...

notjustagirlintheworld says,

great back story, great six.

NumbrOneAunt says,

thanks for this, CT! it's beautiful.

jl333 says,

Lovely

Believe says,

I love your kitchen table stories.

BanjoDan says,

You are a magical lady CT!

ctgoods2 says,

Thanks guys

L2L3 says,

Congrats on the Featured Backstory! I love this. Grew up around a table like this. Miss it.

L2L3 says,

Where did you get the photo of the exotic French Resistance spy? Ha!

ctgoods2 says,

Was shamed into by a friend ;)

L2L3 says,

Snort.

JAD says,

Congrats! ct. been trying to get to that table for 2 1/2 years:)

Amapola says,

Lovely,
and is that a Believe hat that you're wearing?

Loon says,

irony of "leaves" ....people stayed

ctgoods2 says,

JAD - I'll keep it just where it is 'til you get here.
Ama - thank you - 'tis indeed myBelieve hat (not misspelled, that's how it is referred to in the house - as in: where is myBelieve hat? don't touch myBelieve hat; now seriously, DON'T touch myBelieve hat! and I can't write without myBelieve hat...)
Loon - I was struck similarly.

Undermom says,

Love this one, with or without the backstory.

ctgoods2 says,

Knoxena says,

Many, smiles, many laughs, many tears.

oopsalittle says,

Congrats on feature - love your story

ba_miracle says,

enjoying the memoir, the comments and always a fan of Believe hats :-)

ctgoods2 says,

thanks :)

three-monkeys says,

Ah, your table. Reading about it is how you first stole my heart (and my admiration). Love the memoir, and your writing is as beautiful as the sentiment behind it. (Also, the new picture is FAB, girlfriend).

ctgoods2 says,

Ty very much. The feeling is mutual friend;)