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What’s-Her-Name

May 17, 2016 8 Comments

What’s-Her-Name

By Marj

Her.

I can tell you how old she is. Where she went to school, where she worked for many years. I know who her first boyfriend was, how long they were together. I even know why they broke up.

I introduced her to her future husband. I was at her hen party, dancing the night away, as we downed shots together. I know her mother. Heck, I even know some of her past dark secrets she’d prefer nobody else to know.

Oh I know lots about her. Lots and lots.

But right now?

I’m damned if I can remember her name.

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  1. Sara says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:25 am

    It sounds like you are writing about me, lol. Names and numbers vanish from my mind, but faces and actions never leave.

    Reply
    • Pattie West Cunning says

      May 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Haha, it must be our age group Marj, hit the nail on the head… Loved it

      Reply
    • Marj (@whithernow) says

      May 20, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Oh I think it’s just me most of the time, then realise it’s not 🙂

      Reply
  2. Werthworld says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I wish I didn’t understand this story. Nicely done!

    Reply
  3. Bobby Warner says

    May 17, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Wonderful ending! And so typically HUMAN! Great stuff!

    Reply
  4. Rosalind Harris says

    May 17, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    I enjoyed the story. I could not predict the ending. It took me through memory lane and hard right towards humor. I am still laughing. Through my laugher and the story’s relevance, my heart has been warmed. Thank you for ending my long day with a pleasant laugh.

    Reply
  5. John La Briola says

    May 19, 2016 at 6:08 am

    Great piece, Marj.

    Reply
  6. Marj (@whithernow) says

    May 20, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Hi All – thanks for the comments.

    Reply

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