The Heirloom
January 25, 2017 at 3:09 pm 42 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 27 January 2017
Note: My initial response to this challenge was a little macabre. You can read it here: http://wp.me/p6FwZ-2gJ
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Photo Credit: Al Forbes
The classic Ford Model N was her dad’s most precious possession. Tara inherited it after he passed away.
The car brought back the happy times they had. At the same time, it put her in a bind. Married to a military man who moved around a lot, she had learned to travel light. The heirloom was a luxury she couldn’t keep.
After taking a picture, Tara decided to donate it to a local charity auction. It wasn’t what her dad would have wanted, but Tara felt he’d understand as long as she held on to the memories it left behind.
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Musings of a Random Mind 
1.
neilmacdon | January 25, 2017 at 3:28 pm
Our possessions anchor us. Our memories centre us. I liked your take on this
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plaridel | January 25, 2017 at 4:55 pm
neil:
what a perceptive comment. thank you.
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Dale | January 25, 2017 at 4:01 pm
Tied down by “stuff” – good for her on being able to let go.
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plaridel | January 25, 2017 at 4:54 pm
dale:
i think “things” tie us down. they don’t allow us to move on.
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Dale | January 25, 2017 at 4:55 pm
So absolutely true. I have a truckload to unload!
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 9:40 am
dale:
that’s very smart. unloading could leave space for new ones. 🙂
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Dale | January 26, 2017 at 9:46 am
True story!
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 2:17 pm
dale:
you bet. 🙂
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michael1148humphris | January 25, 2017 at 4:18 pm
She did right
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plaridel | January 25, 2017 at 4:54 pm
michael:
she had no choice.
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michael1148humphris | January 25, 2017 at 4:20 pm
Ps I should have added that I would keep everything if I could
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plaridel | January 25, 2017 at 4:54 pm
michael:
i’m with you. 🙂
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wmqcolby | January 25, 2017 at 5:41 pm
Actually, a very nice gesture on her part. Nice story, Plaridel.
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 9:39 am
kent:
i thought so, too. under the circumstaces, that was the best to honor her dad.
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Joy Pixley | January 25, 2017 at 8:14 pm
The memory is the important part, good point. We can’t hang onto the “stuff” forever.
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 9:39 am
joy:
that’s true. what good are “stuff” if we can’t remember what they are for.
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rochellewisoff | January 26, 2017 at 2:05 am
Dear Plaridel,
It doesn’t sound like an easy decision for Tara. Interesting that both f our stories had a Ford Model N.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 9:38 am
rochelle:
i had the same car in mine because i happened to read your story first. 🙂
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Iain Kelly | January 26, 2017 at 2:57 am
A nice touch. We attach so much to material objects, when really it is the memories that matter.
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 9:38 am
iain:
that’s true. our departed loved ones would continue to exist only for as long as we remember them.
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rgayer55 | January 26, 2017 at 4:06 am
Let’s hope it found a good home. My wife has some treasure now that I’m sure our children won’t cherish. I suspect they’ll end up at auction someday or in a garage sale.
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 9:38 am
russell:
sadly, that’s how life goes. everything has an expiration date.
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draliman | January 26, 2017 at 5:22 am
The memories are the most important thing.
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 9:37 am
draliman:
i totally agree.
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Life Lessons of a Dog Lover | January 26, 2017 at 10:09 am
I liked this thought provoking piece. I agree that its the memories she needs to honor not the car.
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 2:16 pm
life lessons of a dog lover:
nothing’s worth much if we don’t remember.
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Christine Goodnough | January 26, 2017 at 12:11 pm
She’s kept the most important part. Good little glimpse of life and choices.
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plaridel | January 26, 2017 at 2:16 pm
christine:
thank you. i’m glad you liked it.
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Handmade Jewelry Haven | January 26, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Wow. This almost made me cry. I remember when my dad passed I wanted to keep everything…and nothing at the same time.
Thanks for sharing.
– Lisa
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plaridel | January 28, 2017 at 9:57 am
lisa:
i feel your pain. it must have been tough to be in that situation.
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Alicia Jamtaas | January 27, 2017 at 9:26 am
I agree with Neil. Keep the memories, let go of the junk. Nice take on the prompt.
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plaridel | January 28, 2017 at 9:57 am
alicia:
yes, why keep what you don’t need? better get rid of the junk and let somebody make use of it.
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Michael Wynn | January 29, 2017 at 3:01 am
Good take on the prompt. It’s true the memories are the most important thing, so long as she will still have them without the object that delivers them.
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plaridel | January 29, 2017 at 2:56 pm
mick:
yes, in the end, that’s all the matter.
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Sandra | January 29, 2017 at 3:51 am
I’m something of a minimalist myself, when it comes to possessions. I hope she, like me, doesn’t regret that.
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plaridel | January 29, 2017 at 2:56 pm
sandra:
if we don’t need it, why keep it? “things” tend to hold us down.
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Liz Young | January 29, 2017 at 4:51 am
Good story, and she made the right decision. I’ve been remembering my father this week – it was his birthday yesterday – and all I have of his is his wedding ring. We don’t need things.
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plaridel | January 29, 2017 at 2:55 pm
liz:
it was a tough decision, indeed, but it was the right one.
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lingeringvisions by Dawn | January 30, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Yes, memories are much more important than material objects. Sweet story.
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plaridel | January 31, 2017 at 10:03 am
dawn:
absolutely. thank you.
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patriciaruthsusan | February 1, 2017 at 7:57 am
It’s hard to keep material things you treasure if you move a lot. I’ve given up a lot. Things also get damaged and you wish you’d found them a good home. Good writing, Plaridel. 🙂 — Suzanne
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plaridel | February 1, 2017 at 12:54 pm
suzanne:
one benefit of moving is the opportunity to unload stuff you don’t need anymore. 🙂