The funeral was exactly the way my grandmother wanted.
She pre-paid and planned it all before she died.
Always the forward-thinking woman, no one would be able to leave any details out.
The rose garden was to be her final resting place.
She’d say, “Where else would I want to be? These roses have helped me create beautiful paintings that will live on in the homes of many long after I’m gone.”
Her garden was magical. She could grow colorful varieties.
I’m sure she’s looking down at us and saying, “Pick up a paintbrush and make magic happen.”
2022©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
photo prompt©Dale Rogerson
To join Rochelle and her Friday Fictioneers Photo challenge
Inside the Mind of Isadora 
May 17, 2022 at 10:05 pm
Gardens are magical, I try to keep mine slightly wild, for the bees etc.
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May 18, 2022 at 9:05 pm
The wildlife should not be deprived of their habitat.
I agree with leaving nature as we found it. Yes, there’s
lot of magic if we just look for it. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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May 16, 2022 at 12:57 pm
What a lovely write, Isadora. Lovely when all the plans go as they should!
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May 16, 2022 at 4:44 pm
I appreciate your very nice comment, Dale.
Smiling 😊 Although not true to fact, just sprinkles of facts about my grandmother, the main character that she was came through for me and the readers who’ve read it. She was a blessing. I look like her, am as organized as she was, she was a hoot and knew how to have fun times. I only wish I had absorbed some of her adventurous personality. Some people touch our lives in ways we don’t realize until … Thank you, Isadora 😎
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May 16, 2022 at 4:48 pm
My pleasure.
And I love when we are inspired by real people and things – without it being a true-to-live memory.
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May 16, 2022 at 5:11 pm
I believe everything inspires us to put pen to paper from somewhere in our life experiences.
My grandmother was a grand lady of stron character. 😍
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May 16, 2022 at 8:40 pm
This is true. Love that we writers can be inspired by all sorts of things.
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May 16, 2022 at 4:47 pm
Thank you for lending us your wonderful photograph for the challenge. It brought out great reads. 📚
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May 16, 2022 at 4:49 pm
Was my pleasure!
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May 15, 2022 at 11:54 pm
Lovely. A beautiful portrait of an artist.
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May 16, 2022 at 5:12 pm
Thank you, Margaret. The photo had a very creative feel.
Have a wonderful weekd … Isadora 😎
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May 15, 2022 at 3:45 am
As in life, grandma had her way in death. She sounds like a strong, loving presence that carries on even after death.
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May 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm
Yes, to all of your descriptions. Strong woman always showcase that even when its
their almost final moments. I’m glad you loved her persona. Thank you, Lisa.
Have a wonderful week … Isadora 😎
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May 16, 2022 at 5:20 pm
You’re most welcome, Isadora ❤
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May 14, 2022 at 8:21 pm
Querida Isadora,
Creo que conózco su abuela. 😉 Lovely story.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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May 16, 2022 at 5:14 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Es verdad hay muchas cosas comparable en mi cuento.
Gracias por sus buenas palabras. Siempre es un placer participar.
Abrazos y Carino,
Isadora 😎
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May 14, 2022 at 4:49 am
That last sentence is a lovely thought. I like how your piece is a celebration of her life rather than sadness.
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May 14, 2022 at 1:13 pm
I think we should always celebrate life. Death is just the exit of the body. I always think of art, any art even writing, as magical. Creating things is a part of our minds. I’m happy you enjoyed that line. Thank you … Isadroa 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 10:30 pm
A wonderful resting place, among the roses. I love the last line and the idea that our loved ones are looking down at us and watching over us. Lovely, Isadora! I hope you have a very nice weekend.
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May 14, 2022 at 4:08 pm
I think it would be glorious to be among our favorite flowers when we journey to our other life. Bring on the orchids, my hobby. Thank you Brenda. I’m gardening today so it will be a wonderful weekend. 😀
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May 14, 2022 at 4:49 pm
So nice. I love orchids! 🙂
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May 15, 2022 at 5:33 pm
I do too. They’re a lot easier to grow than most people think. A friend gifted me one about 10 years ago. It has been a passion ever since. Give it a go … 😊
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May 15, 2022 at 7:13 pm
I’ll do that. Thanks 😊
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May 13, 2022 at 4:20 pm
bless her heart. sounds like a life well-lived.
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May 13, 2022 at 5:45 pm
I think it was a well-lived life and one she chose to live that way. Thank you …
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May 13, 2022 at 3:15 pm
It’s comforting to think they are still up there, keeping a watch on us, steering us in the right direction now and then. Nice one 🙂
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May 13, 2022 at 5:46 pm
Yes, I agree. It helps us accept death more when we feel they are still pushing us in the direction we need to go even if we falter. Thanks 😊Have a great weekend … Isadora 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 10:43 am
How organized that grandmother was! And such a lovely resting place. The last sentence is magical.
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May 13, 2022 at 4:59 pm
My grandmother was very neat and always busy working. She loved any type of flowers. I wrote about roses because of the challenge photo. I appreciate your lovely words about my story. Have a great weekend … Isadora 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 9:43 am
That’s beautiful 😊
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May 13, 2022 at 4:53 pm
I’m pleased you find it so, Crispina.
Thank you 😎
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May 19, 2022 at 9:33 am
🙂
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May 13, 2022 at 8:27 am
That sounds like a good death
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May 13, 2022 at 9:03 am
Thanks, Neil. My grandmother did all the preparations because she was very organized but no roses or art. She labored until she passed in 1975. 🙏🏻
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May 13, 2022 at 8:15 am
A very positive attitude to a sad event.
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May 13, 2022 at 9:05 am
For some, dying isn’t a sad event but a culminations of having lived. Thanks for visiting, James, and your kind comment.
Isadora 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 2:29 am
Lovely story
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May 13, 2022 at 8:45 am
Thank you so much, Sadje. 😊
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May 13, 2022 at 9:41 am
You’re welcome
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May 13, 2022 at 1:41 am
A gorgeous story Isadora … and picking up the paint brushes/ or a pen, to make magic happen is a wonderful concept
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May 13, 2022 at 8:51 am
To be able to crate magic in our lives with what ever tools we love to use is beyond brilliance. Thank you for visiting, Ivor. Stay well … Isadora 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 9:02 am
Our existence is Magic Isodora … 🌏💙
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May 13, 2022 at 9:10 am
So very true … 🙏🏻 🤗 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 1:32 am
A lovely exhortation. Well done, Isadora.
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May 13, 2022 at 8:48 am
Thank you, Bill, for your kind words. I have a smile on my face. That’s a good thing 😄
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May 13, 2022 at 9:34 am
🙂
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May 13, 2022 at 12:33 am
Well written. I would love to join this challenge but cannot keep to 100 words.
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May 13, 2022 at 8:40 am
Thank you for the lovely comment. I appreciate your visiting and commenting.
Do give it a try. I was very, very wordy when I started the challenge. I had to edit … edit … edit. It really does help to tighten a story. It helps bring out the creative thinking by writting from a photograph. Reading what others see is rewarding. Isadora 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 8:50 am
You have convinced me to give it a go! It will be a good disciplinary task to make every word count!
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May 13, 2022 at 8:59 am
GREAT … 😀 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 9:53 am
I have done it! Posted now. Thanks Isadora! Although I couldn’t figure out the linky tool, so just pinged Rochelle back. Can you add the linky tool on free blogs?
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May 13, 2022 at 4:56 pm
YAY … happy you’ve joined in. Once you click on the froggy image it will take you to the linky tool. You add the url and title there. Others will know you joined in that way. I think free blogs can join in but I can’t say for sure. 😉 I’m off to read you story. 😎
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May 13, 2022 at 10:25 pm
Yes, I found the linky tool okay but was having difficulty adding the linky tool/image to my blog. It may need a linky subscription perhaps.
Looking forward to joining in again.
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May 12, 2022 at 11:58 pm
Cheers to your grandmother
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May 13, 2022 at 8:35 am
Thanks, Frank. The funeral prep part was true but no roses or artwork for her. Just hard laborious work. She passed in 1989.
Good to see you, aFrank. Hope you are well. I’ll pop by soon. I have visitors from SC. It’s good to visit with family. Be safe … Isadora 😎
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May 12, 2022 at 9:37 pm
Excellent, Isadora!
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May 13, 2022 at 8:05 am
Thank you so much, Resa. I appreciate you great comment. 🤗 😎
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