Last year, when the cat announced to the family that she had written and submitted a short story for the National Flash Fiction Association Prize, my Grandmother spat a brussel sprout directly at Uncle Edward’s nose and bounced it into the gravy.
The rest of us just nodded and carried on with lunch.
When Grandmother pointed out that the cat had spoken and asked ‘Is that quite normal?’ we shrugged.
There wasn’t much that was normal about our family so a talking cat seemed about right in the scope of things.
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Carol J Forrester - Writing and Works 
He looks like he’s about to say something in the photo!
Exactly.
Dear Carol,
Now that’s an unusual family. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank your Rochelle. š
That was brilliant! I enjoyed reading this. Thank you.
Thank you for the lovely comment.
What I want to know is, did she win? Lovely story.
Who knows? Thank you for the comment.
Now this is funny!
Thank you. š
Nice… lovely.
Thank you. š
I like the bit about the brussell sprout. Seems as if Grandma needs to spend a little more time with the family. They seem awfully fun.
They do seem fun and family time is always important. And who doesn’t love food items bouncing off noses.
awww i wonder what the cat submitted! this sounds like fun family! thank you for sharing(:
Thank you for commenting.
the cat looks outraged at being photographed
great read!
Thank you.
LOL’s š They sound like a family that is never surprised at the unusual. I’m shocked that the grandmother was surprised. Maybe she isn’t around them that much.
She may only visit for Christmas. Who knows.
Great story, I love the bizarre family. Grandma seems to be a bit out of the loop.
Indeed. Poor Grandma.
Enjoyed this zany little missive. š
Thank you Sandra. It’s been a while since I’ve heard the word zany. Such a fun little word.
Very whimsical and clever. Nice job!
Thank you. I was in the mood for whimsical it seems.
Cute story. I really enjoyed it. Having just been with my family for a Christmas celebration, I don’t think a talking cat is so unusual. What is ‘normal’ anyway?
Indeed, ‘normal’ sometimes seems to just be another word for boring.
What a fun family that must be. Cute story, Carol. Humorous and well written. š — Suzanne
Thank you. š