Where did summer go? August, usually the hottest month, was on the chilly side. But we survived cancer, day to day crises and I’m writing Book 2 of the Housebroken series. You know me so well. Laughing and crying as I always do, page after page having the best time in my writing career. Welcome WEWRIWA to another Sunday. I promise to behave. Let me know if I’m doing okay and I’ll do the the same for you. That’s what we do in this community of writers.
Last week, Sally Atwood complained, and rightly so, about the old house falling apart. After Steve went to sleep, she checked out listings for mature communities in other towns and watched as a stream of them rushed out of the printer. Her Mother always said the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach so Sally made a plan. She’d bake apple dumplings for breakfast, seduce him with the aroma plus waffles and then show him the listings. Should work. Had to work. Let’s read the eight to see what happens next.
excerpt in eight:
As if baked apples were part of the usual Sunday fare, Sally said, “Good morning, sleepy head, get out of my way or the dumplings will burn and the waffle iron just beeped so breakfast is officially ready.”
“ Not that I don’t appreciate waffles and you know how I love your dumplings, sweetheart, but we always have scrambled eggs and bacon.”
She unfolded a cloth napkin with a spring motif of birds and butterflies and spread it across her lap. “There’s nothing but the best for you, and for us.”
After breakfast ended, Steve patted his middle, cocked his head toward the open windows and said, “Listen to the great sound of silence.“
Suddenly, a baby nearby began to cry loud, a dog barked and didn’t stop and from next door, the new neighbor yelled “Jimmy, stop torturing the dog, Mona, pick up the baby.”
Steve exchanged glances with Sally; “Are there any listings for mature adults only?”
“It just so happens. . .”
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Author Charmaine Gordon 
LOL….nice. He knew what was up and sounds like he’s not even gonna fight it. Smart man!
Meka, you’re so kind to jump right in. Yes, after long years of a happy marriage, Steve knows when to listen and play nice.
Haha! She was ready for him–and he walked right into it! Good8!
Yeppers, August is nearly done. Where does the time go… I am so glad you are enjoying your writing career, Charmaine. And I’m glad that wewriwa is part of it. 🙂
Smiling big time in Pearl River, NY. Sally listened to her mom and it worked! Now onto the adventure. Thanks, Teresa, new Granny. You know how I treasure mine especially the one I call Grandest.
Serendipity? It sure looks like she won’t have to do much about seducing. Great snippet.
Hey Chelle, fun again on wewriwa. Thanks for the thumbs up on this week’s eight.
Interesting snippet. I like the use of the way you use the idea “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”..
Juneta at Writer’s Gambit
My dearest mom taught me those words handed down from generations. Good to know in any relationship. Thanks, Juneta
After a time “adults only” does become attractive…
Oh yes. Peaceful and when the kids come over, you can always say, bye-bye. Thanks, Cara.
Oh, why did it have to end there? Love that ‘way to a man’s heart through his stomach’ bit. I’m glad to see you’re in good spirits. I have had many ups and downs in my life, too.
Thanks Frank. I hope your new surroundings are good for you.
I’d say these two are totally in sync. Love it!
Big changes are about to come but they’ll work it out. Gem, you are a sweetie.
I had to chuckle when you said, “cocked” his head. I guess my mind is else where. LOL.
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Seemed like a suitable word but I know what you mean.
Did she pay the neighbor kid to torture the dog? Very nice scene. Men are suckers for dumplings!
Timing is where it’s at. I did get a kick out of the scene. Thanks, Alexis.
Very amusing timing with all the neighborly noise. I’m hungry now, after reading about that great breakfast…always an excellent snippet from you!
I did have a lot of fun composing this scene. Thanks, dear pal.
LOL. Love that the new neighbors just played right into her hands.
At one time, they were young with noisy kids. Now it’s no longer tolerable, Sarah.Age does have privileges.
One thing: if he’s been implying that “oh, he can fix it,” the jump to listings is a little fast. Maybe have him wondering if there are any neighborhoods without kids yelling and babies crying? That gives her just as good an opening.
So true, Sueann. Actually it’s in the book but I cut it out for the eight sentences to move along. You’re always on target. Thanks.
LOL! Sounds like the neighbors just did her job for her!
I think this is going to be an easy sell after all. So lovely when it works out that way. I need to do the same thing to my hubby–we need to get rid of our big house now that kids are gone. I hope her plan works as well for me! Great 8!
Jenna, follow my fictional advice and let me know what happens. Read Housebroken to see what happens next. You’ll get a kick out of it and maybe get an idea or two,
The writer doing her job to make the scene work. So much fun. Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like she played that one just right:)
Hi Eleri, having fun as I always do trying to put the puzzle of a story together.
I don’t know if he would have fallen for the apple dumplings—he must know her ways by now, right?—but regardless, thank heavens for loud neighbors! 😀
Combination of things had to happen to make it work just right, Sarah. Personally, I was married a very long time to my first husband and now the second. Let me count the ways you can charm a man, your man, into doing what you want him to do, Yes, the fictional neighbors helped a lot but oh how Steve loves her dumplings.
She could’ve skipped the dumplings. The neighbors did the work for her.
Elaine, as an actor I had to set the scene to make it work. Thanks, my friend.
Our next door neighbors have a puppy they leave outside all the time–beside my window. I could appreciate some silence, myself. Love how the environment conspired to help her convince him!
Re: the puppy. Tell the neighbors to have respect! Thanks for stopping by, my friend.
Great timing:). She couldn’t have planned it any better.
Smart woman, my fictional heroine and she grows through out the story. Thanks, Tina.
Ha, funny how things have a way of working out : ) Especially when clever writers help out the characters! Excellent eight Charmaine!
Millie, you nailed it. Everyone refers to she in the story but she is me, the writer carving out a story and loving every moment. Beaming from the light you’ve shone on me across the country this evening.
Glad I’m having breakfast while reading this! LOL Love how things are playing out.
Words to brighten this writer’s day. Thanks, Elyzabeth.
LOL I like how “enjoy the silence” turned into a nightmare. They totally jinxed themselves!
Keep smiling,
Yawatta
Hi Yawatta, Having fun with my long married couple at wewriwa. Thanks.
lol! The way to a man’s heart IS through his stomach 😉 Great snippet.
Hi Karen. Love the end of the week comment from you. You’re a sweetie!