No matter how old you are, the one thing you're pretty sure about is that every day takes you closer to being old. What does getting old mean to you? Is it about wrinkles, slower metabolism, lack of stamina? Or is it about continuing to learn new things and enjoying life? Do you find yourself wondering that if you had known then what you know now, would you have done things differently?



In this moving tale Elliott GoLightly is at that time in his life when all his friends are either sick or dying. Getting old for him has become a constant state of mourning. Mourning the loss of his friends. Mourning the things he never did. When his last remaining pal develops Alzheimer's, Elliott makes a decision. It is a decision that changes everything!

Below is the first scene. If you want to read the rest of this fascinating tale, you will find it in its entirety on a special web page: http://www.MindSlapOnline.com/html/Fiction.html.

EXCERPT:

The night was quiet like all of Elliott's nights the last few years. None of his gang that met for doughnuts and coffee at Casey's General Store every morning were still around. Even his Thursday night poker buddies had fallen by the wayside. Charlie and Pete had both died last year. Eddie didn't die, but his mind was in full reverse with only an occasional rest stop. The last time Elliott went to see Eddie, he was repeating lines from Alice in Wonderland. He kept saying over and over: ?I'm late! I'm late!?

?Late for what, Eddie?? Elliott had asked gently.

?Life, of course!? Eddie had replied, looking straight into his friend's eyes. For just a moment, Elliott thought he saw his old buddy emerging. But then the moment passed, leaving Elliott sitting across from a stranger.

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Copyright 2007 Dannye Williamsen.