The Ragged Journal

Category: Work in Progress

A collection of posts with varying length, subject, and theme. Typically unfinished, these entries are often inspiration for longer works and ideas.

  • Entry #37, A Family Man

    Entry #37, A Family Man

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    Installed a bathtub today, mighty fine work if I do say so myself. Only problem is my family hates it.

    “Eww dad, it’s so old and gross,” my eldest says.
    “Really, honey… with how tight money’s been lately… I don’t know.
    I wish you would have talked to me about it first.”

    Why can’t they just be happy.
    Why can’t they just appreciate that I wanted
    to do something nice for us… for the family.
    It’s not this horrible old thing.
    It’s hope! Comfort.
    Sanctuary.

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