for The Sunday Muse
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The first thing I do when I get out of bed every morning is to say “hello, how are you?” as I pass the mirror on the way to the bathroom. I live alone you see, so my reflection is the nearest thing I gave to a flatmate!
I got up a bit later than usual this morning and I was feeling a little worse for wear having spent last night in a pub with my drinking pals. I crept along the hall and greeted the mirror in a less-than-enthusiastic way.
“Mornin’, ‘ow are you?” I groaned.
“Fine, clearly a lot better than you” came back a reply.
I stopped, staggered, pinched myself then grabbed a door handle in an attempt to remain upright.
“That’s it!” I muttered to my less-than-attractive reflection, “I’m definitely joining Jim on his Dry January campaign”.
“Let me make you a coffee,” said a voice and I turned to see Jim standing in the kitchen doorway. I’d forgotten he’d stayed in my spare room last night!
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*In case you are interested, Dry January is a UK fundraising charity and you can read about it HERE!
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Thanks to Carrie for hosting.
Image: Raoul Hausmann, Untitled, 1931,
Haha! Excellent story
Thanks for laughing along, Sadje!
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Great fun 😁💗
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You deliver humor with great style in your stories, Keith. Made me chuckle at your reaction to your “reflection’s” aka Jim’s response. Well played twist! Fun read!!
I’m delighted you enjoyed it Suzette, thank you!
Hahaha!! This made me laugh out loud and tossing in your distorted reflection was brilliant. Really good one, Keith!
What more could I wish for? Thank you so much, Nancy.
Always a pleasure!
this is so, so funny!
I can’t thnk you enough. Beth!
LOL, I think if that would have happened to me on the way TO the bathroom, I’d be cleaning up a puddle! Well done, Keith! 💞
…not something I’d wish to witness! Cheers Dawn.
Started my morning with a smile. Thank you.
For that I’m pleased! Thanks, Denise.
Love to begin the morning with a laugh!
Great to end the day with a laugh too!
LOL. Nice one!!!
Happy Sunday. Dont know whats good for a hanger over though.
BEST WISHES for 2023
Much❤love
They do say, a hair of the dog, ie another drink does the trick. Can’t say it works for me though!
Have a great ’23, Gillena.
A natural reason is a wonderful thing to discover. Saves your sanity. 😉
That’s true Christine!
For a second there I was starting to wonder if your mirror talked back
Me too Larry!
Smiles. I can just see the startled expression on his face!
Quite a sight I should think!
Keith that was so clever and delightful. Dry January may be just the thing some need to get on a path to something other than the pub.
Thanks, Lisa, I have to say that I was not a fan of it when I ran my own pub!
You’re welcome. Everybody stayed home for a month? They probably drank twice as much in February, didn’t they?
Heeheehee! Staying dry for a spell might not be a bad idea at all. You may find you like it.
‘ll try it for an hour or two and let you know Mimi!
Always enjoy hearing you read your wonderful stories Keith! Have a wonderful week my friend!
Your lovely comment makes it all worthwhile Carrie, thank you!
This makes laugh 😃 thanks for sharing this story. Anita
I’m pleased it did Anita, thanks so much!
There are days I am very happy the mirror can’t talk.
Me too, especially those days when it’s clearly going to tell a lie!
Oh my, I don’t think I’d like to hear my mirror talk to me. I’m sure the frank honesty would send me in a tizzy. Love where the image took you.
I like your story, living alone for three years and the mirror fit my life between marriages.
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