(This year, November 28th, marks our 45th wedding anniversary. And our parents didn’t think we’d last 6 months. 😉 )
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Genre: Hysterical Fiction
Word Count: 99
FOR LOVE OF DIBROMINDIGO
“What are you wearing to the party tonight?” he asked.
“My purple dress.”
“Could you be more specific? Almost everything in your closet is purple.”
“It’s the color of royalty.” She clicked on Wikipedia. “The ancient Phoenicians prized it as early as 1570 BC. Phoenicia means ‘Land of Purple.’”
He rolled his eyes. “Of course it does.”
“Billions of sea snails have given their lives to produce the dye. According to historians it fetched its weight in silver in Colophon in Asia Minor. The Romans used it for their ceremonial robes.”
“So that means you’re wearing…”
“…my purple dress.”
Dibromindigo is the major component in Tyrian purple.
I couldn’t resist including this.
It’s also my default ringtone. 😉
If you missed my interview on the The Writer’s Block Radio Show, click to listen.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
This is probably my favorite post of yours…The story, your photo and the music are just the perfect blend!!! If I ever hear that ringtone, I will start dancing. 😀
And of course, Happy 45th Anniversary!!! ❤
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Dear Loré,
A couple of years ago another blogger sent me the link to the video, saying it was my them song. I couldn’t argue with him and even did a blog about it. When I found the ringtone I was ecstatic. 😉 I’m glad you enjoyed all of the above. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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If only all those poor snails had been able to run a little faster….you’d still be wearing purple. 😆
“Could you be more specific?” sounds very familiar – as we near our 50th. 😕
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Dear Archon,
What’s not to love about purple. It’s been my favorite since my dad painted my room lavender when I was seven. 😉 Hope you’re going to celebrate that 50th in style. 😀 Not many make it that long anymore….just us determined, stubborn few. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Haha … love this, light and fresh but says so much about their relationship and personalities. And the photo of you is fab! Really enjoyed your interview on the LA radio show too.🖒☺
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Dear Poppy,
This really could be a conversation between my husband and me. 😉 I’m delighted that you listened to and enjoyed my interview. It was sheer fun and seems to have come across that way. I haven’t listened to the whole thing yet. It’s always strange to listen to my own voice. At any rate, thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think that’s why it’s so delightful… and Happy Anniversary for the 28th. Xx
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Awesome 😀 just two days ago, I wore a purple sari to a wedding and was told that the color really suits me 🙂 Sticking to purple from now on 😉
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Dear Dahlia,
I love Indian clothing! I have a few tunics. I always get lots of compliments when I wear them. I’m sure you look amazing in your purple sari. What’s better than purple. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Cool 🙂
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Always in purple. Love the story.
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Happy anniversary, congrats on a your radio interview and it looks like you had a lovely week with your granddaughter – and well done on your purple-themed story – royalty indeed! 🙂
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Dear Iain,
It was a lovely week indeed. Glad you liked my story. My last two were pretty dark so it was time to lighten up a bit. (Light purple 😉 ) Thank you for the comments and the anniversary wishes. (Our parents gave us six months at the most.)
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You have to love this just because of the chemical title. But it delivers so much more – the tone of self-aware and wry domestic wrangling is beautifully captured. Congrulations on your achievements, your endurance and your unfailing support
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Dear Neil,
What a comment/compliment! XD Thank you on all counts.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary. This was a delight to read.
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Thank you, Bernadette! Seeing your name jogged my memory. I’ve linked my Jet Lag blog to Senior Salon.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations on your anniversary. And some interesting facts there about the colour purple. My stepdaughter has a purple feature wall in her living room, a bit like buttoned satin upholstery. At first it reminded me of the inside of a box of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk, and then I decided it looked like the inside of a coffin. You’ll be relieved to know I omitted to mention either of those facts. But purple looks wonderful on you, as does success. Loved the story.
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Dear Sandra,
Yes, I’m glad you didn’t include mention of the inside of the Cadbury’s Dairy Milk, or horrors, the inside of a coffin. That would be a downer. 😉 What would I do without Wikipedia? They wrote my story this week. Glad you liked it. Thank you and thanks again for posting my interview link. 😀 Still basking in the afterglow.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
How little one knows about coloring methods. I was aware about the the use of lice to extract red, but have never heard about purple. Beautifully done!
Best wishes,
Helene
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Dear Helene,
I’m so glad our world is filled with color. You just taught me something. I didn’t know about lice and red. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Purple is such a spiritual colour. Happy anniversary.
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Dear Louise,
No argument. Purple is spiritual and, for me, the color of happiness. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s great. Ever a reminder that stories are everywhere.
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Dear J Hardy,
This one came to me so fast, it was almost scary. Although I love it when the muse is that spontaneous. Indeed there are stories everywhere if we just open our eyes and ears. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What should I say… except that talking from to the snail’s perspective…
My purpose is to die
for you to dye
your robes and come
to parties looking like a plum
I guess the purple dress can be translated into:
“I’ll be dressed”
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Dear Björn,
What a delightful comment. For that I say, “thank you.”
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Are you sure that you will be wearing purple.🙂
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Dear Michael,
Admittedly, I do have a few articles of clothing that aren’t purple. 8O. However, the probability of my wearing purple is pretty high. Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love this – the writing, the humour, the music and that photo of you in your purple dress. Wonderful!
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Dear Claire,
Your delightful comment makes me smile and then smile some more. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Delightful tale.
Next time I’ll snap a green door!
Or a blue one, or a red one, a tartan one…
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Dear CE,
Door? What door? All I saw was purple. 😉 ❤ Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ordinarily having a favorite color doesn’t seem to push people into doing quite that much research about it. This lady’s quite obsesso
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Dear Larry,
C’est Moi? Obsessed? Maybe. 😉 Thanks for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Made me smile, and that song is amusing. Love it.
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Dear Al,
Mission accomplished. Purely for fun. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely tale, Rochelle – the dialogue between the two is so natural, could be lifted straight from life. Such a sweetly humorous tone – lovely!
Congratulations on your 45th anniversary – wonderful. Are you having a big party? Lots of friends and family spoiling you? Have a brilliant time 🙂
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Dear Lynn,
We don’t have any plans that I know of. We did have a party for our 40th. Our kids all live a great distance. So I suspect our celebration will be intimate and quiet.
Thank you on all counts.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My pleasure. Whatever you do, have a wonderful time 🙂
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Many wishes on a wonderful anniversary. I loved your purple themes story as well.
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Thank you on both counts, Neel. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That was more than fun, Miss Purple! 45 years… that is amazing in this day and age, indeed! I love the repartee between the two, shows the love and intimacy! And really, how can one not love purple?
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Dear Dale,
This could easily have been a conversation between Jan and me. Is there a better colour than purple? I think not. And there are so many wonderful variations. Mauve, indigo, lavender…Thank you for your purple support. I suppose I could call this story purple prose. 😉 I’m having way too much fun here. 😀 XD
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ha ha ha!! It is a great colour (got some in my own closet!)
Though my fave is orange…
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Purple and orange actually go very well together. 😉
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Don’t I know it…😉
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This is hilarious, Rochelle. I think the moral of the story is for guys not to ask too many questions. 🙂 Great history lesson as well. Happy Anniversary and Thanksgiving both.
-David
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Dear David,
Good thoughts. Some guys never learn, do they? Glad you liked my purple prose. (Yeah I had to say it.) Thank you and a happy Thanksgiving to you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love it, Rochelle. So funny. Everything in her closet is purple. Purple is a fascinating color. and the perfect color for you. Happy Anniversary. Wow, 45 years!! Amazing. Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving, too. You look adorable in your outfit!
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Dear Amy,
I fell in love with purple when my dad painted my room lavender. I was seven at the time. My purple preference has only proliferated over time. 😉
Our parents predicted we’d last 6 months. Can’t say it’s been easy and certainly nothing close to “they lived happily ever after.” Just two determined people.
Thank you for comments/compliments. That outfit is a personal favorite.If I’m not careful I’ll wear it every day.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Cute story, purple is definitely your color. Happy Anniversary.
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Dear MTO,
I do love purple. I saw that door and that’s where my head went. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ha! I’ve always heard that purple is a royal color. Now I have an even deeper respect for it. Great stuff, Rochelle! 🙂
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Dear Eric,
Welcome to my world. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Perfect light piece, Rochelle with some interesting information about purple which I shall relay to my daughter, it’s her colour too
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Dear Michael,
The info really did come from Wikipedia. Purple is a great color. I’m sure your daughter will enjoy the info. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hysterical fiction indeed. I love this, from the title to the music to the ring tone. Better than purple, I’d say blue. 😀 But I love purple, too. Happy anniversary, way to go!
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Dear Gabi,
That’s why there are so many different colors in the world. 😉 Two of my sons are quite fond of green. It’s all good…I’ve just had fun building a platform on purple. Glad you liked my offering this week. I had fun putting it together. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love this very much.
Read it twice over.
Had a laugh too.
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Happy anniversary.
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Dear Chioma,
I’m glad you enjoyed my story enough to read it twice. Thank you an thank you for the anniversary wishes.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You mean dresses come in colours other than purple? Why?! I love purple too! Congratulations on your anniversary. 🙂
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Dear Clare,
Not too many of my dresses come in other colors. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Mattie “Bubster” Brady,
The good news is, you’re easy to shop for when it comes to color selection. One thing about purple, it’s never boring. Clever little piece.
Detective Lowry
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Great post – I’m going to have to send a link to a purple-obsessed pal! And congratulations on your 45th – quite an achievement.
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Dear Lizy,
It seems that those of us who love purple are obsessed by it. There must be something to it. I hope your friend enjoys the post. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She did – she says you must have it worse that she does!
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In fact, I’ve just ssen her comment below mine!
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It would appear that you, your character and I have something in common. Not that I’m actually addicted to purple or anything, but my wedding dress was that colour.
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Dear Patsy,
A purple wedding dress? Sounds like good taste to me. 😉 My character and I have a lot in common, too. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary my friend! The song is hysterical, I had never heard of it and now I will be humming it all day long.
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Dear Briget,
A random blogger sent that to me the link to the song a couple of years ago, saying it should be my theme song. I couldn’t argue that. When I found that it was available as a ringtone I couldn’t resist. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ha, a nice historical justification for all the purple in her wardrobe!
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Dear Ali,
She knew what she was talking about. There’s a shade of purple for every occasion. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That explains why I like purple so much! What a great time for you right now – the anniversary and that brilliant radio interview which I so enjoyed.
My story is called Sally’s Secret
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Dear Keith,
I’m pleased that you listened to the radio interview. It was great fun. Purple is the color of royalty. Need I say more? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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it’s her favorite color, why not? by the way, nice pair of sneakers. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
Those sneakers are my magic shoes. 😉 According to my agent, my trademark. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy anniversary 😀😀
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Thank you, Cassie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love this Rochelle! Such a little slice of life. Happy anniversary!!
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Thank you, Laurie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy 45th Anniversary!! We celebrated our 41st this year. Interesting story about wearing purple with all the historic background about it. I enjoyed the music. Congratulaitons again on the great interview. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
Isn’t that song just a hoot? Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My room was pink growing up. I have not been able to hold onto that love as fiercely as you but am glad you have. Purple becomes you.
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Dear Dawn,
For the sake of building a brand, I might have gone just a hair overboard. 😉 The truth, though, is that I do love purple and there’s a lot of it in my wardrobe. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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happy anniversary
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Thank you, Larry.
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Such a fun piece of a realistic conversation between two people that know each other well. Congrats on 45 years, that’s simply amazing. Liked the tidbit on your post that your parents didn’t think it would last more than 6 months.
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Dear Cindy,
I was 18 and just out of high school. Jan was 23 and had ‘been around.’ For all his worldliness, he was just a kid. We weathered some tough times and grew up together. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. That’s what Friday Fictioneers is all about.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love the pic of you in purple, all the facts you cram them in like an over stuffed crumble lushious and filling. I like and the story very much tight and round.
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Ps that song is bonkers!
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Dear Ellen,
This just might be the best comment I’ve gotten this week, short of Björn’s verse. 😉 Isn’t that song great? Another blogger sent me the link and told me it should be my theme song. I had to agree. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wonderful story. I love the dynamics between the two characters – the dialogue has an authentic feel to it. Congratulations on your anniversary.
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Dear Margaret,
Thank you on all counts.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Happy Anniversary , dear Lady in Purple. Only sad thing is the snails but the color is beautiful. Nicely written post. Now, this also was informative. Thanks. Shalom.
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Dear Indira,
At least the snails were given a purpose. 😉 Thank you for your kind comments and anniversary wishes.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂 Shalom.
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Dear Rochelle
Love it:-) Purple is a wonderful colour. One of my favourites, although I have a great love of red, too, but not worn together! I often think that the more parents protest that their offspring’s relationships won’t work, the more determined those offspring become to make things work, especially the strong-minded ones who like to wear purple 😉
All best wishes
Sarah
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Dear Sarah,
Sometimes I wonder how and why we stayed together. 😉 I guess both of us feel that we made a commitment and we’re just stubborn enough to honor it.
I really do love purple as you can tell by pictures of me. However, I might not be as obsessed as I let on. Four years ago I went to a workshop on blogging and creating your brand. That’s when “Addicted to Purple” was born. It’s also when I switched from blogspot to WordPress which I find to be more user friendly. Friday Fictioneers and Addicted to Purple were two of the best decisions I ever made.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Querida Rochelle,
This prompt came and went … sadly.
One can only do what one can do. 😔
Cute story and I know you adore purple so this must be sprinkled with a great deal of you. 😄
CONGRATULATIONS on your 45th wedding anniversary. May your lives be filled with more love than your hearts can hold.
Abrazos y Besitos,
Isadora 😎
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Querida Isadora,
Life can get in the way of writing flash fiction, can’t it? It’s why I often resort to posting excerpts from my books from time to time.
There is a lot of me and my husband in this story. Es la verdad, I do love purple.
Gracias on the anniversary wishes. Muchos años.
Abrazos y shalom, mi amiga,
Rochelle
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This is what they must call purple prose. Purplely done.
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Dear Subroto,
Purple prose indeed. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations Rochelle! Purple is my fave color too!
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Dear Ann,
What could be better than purple? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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