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Remember the Questions We Had

October 19, 2024 12 Comments

By Kevin McEvoy

Remember when we used to talk?

Back when I was 12 I had so many questions about the future. Who would I be and what would I do for a living? Would I get married and have children? Where would I live? What would the world be like in that far-off adult existence? I remember wondering about all these things and asking you all these questions, thinking you might have some answers. Or at least good guesses. We’d look right into each other’s eyes quite seriously.

Then, after a little while of staring at you, I’d walk away from the mirror.

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  1. Kevin says

    October 19, 2024 at 7:16 am

    Isn’t this everyone? A well written piece! Kudos.

    Reply
    • Kevin McEvoy says

      October 19, 2024 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you, Kevin. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Kevin

      Reply
  2. David says

    October 19, 2024 at 11:59 am

    That’s a good twist. I was picturing a parent (perhaps a now deceased parent). The ending makes me consider the story in a different light.

    Reply
    • Kevin McEvoy says

      October 19, 2024 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you, David, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Kevin

      Reply
  3. Cathryn says

    October 19, 2024 at 1:26 pm

    Hello Kevin
    Totally agree with David.

    Reply
    • Kevin McEvoy says

      October 19, 2024 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you, Cathryn. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Kevin McEvoy says

    October 19, 2024 at 4:19 pm

    Thank you, Cathryn! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

    Kevin

    Reply
  5. Pamela Cartlidge says

    October 23, 2024 at 8:58 am

    Yes, I think David has said it all.

    Reply
  6. jaxson-dan says

    October 23, 2024 at 9:26 am

    for sure I thought he was speaking to someone older or an insightful sibling

    Reply
  7. GS says

    October 23, 2024 at 9:26 am

    This is my first response to a 101.
    Brilliant. Just wow.

    Reply
  8. Janet says

    October 23, 2024 at 9:31 am

    Great twist

    Reply
  9. Ed Kratz says

    October 23, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    Great, A story about everyone.

    Reply

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