Today’s daily prompt asks
Time for another Odd Trio prompt: write a post about any topic you want, in whatever form or genre, but make sure it features a slice of cake, a pair of flip-flops, and someone old and wise.
When I was around the age of 7 or so back in Taiwan, my family would visit my grandmother often down in the farms. Every time we went there we’d see her place some treats outside the door in case we’d arrive before she’d be done preparing everything else. Cakes, fresh picked fruits and tiny little plastic chairs for us to sit at and enjoy, I barely spoke the dialect as a kid but she would sit eagerly listening to our attempts to say something and smiled every time I’d enjoy the snacks.
A few years forward, In 2002 I went back for her funeral. Standing at the exact same spot where she put her hand on my head and smiled when I did, encouraging me to remember that sweet moment. How could I forget? I asked myself as I looked down at the plastic chair where I used to sit with my flip flops and a goofy look on my face? I miss her and more so I miss the childhood I once had, truly do. 🙂
The Wandering Poet 
Beautiful musical accompaniment, very evocative for the sweet arrangement of your written memory. Times we take for granted at the time and cherished for eternity.
Exactly, the ones that will always come back like it was only yesterday, thank you Nicola 🙂
Ah, that is so sweet, Andy.
Thank you 🙂
That’s a sweet, loving post, Andy. I like it when you bring your roots and family stories in your posts.
Peace to your grandmother who gave you the best in life: good childhood memories.
That she indeed has gifted me with Evelyne thank you so much 🙂
What great memories, Andy. And I can’t believe you wrapped flip flops, treats and old and wise into one simple yet touching post.
Thanks for sharing your memories. 🙂 your grandmother gave you a treasure of wonderful times.
That she very much blessed me with, Thank you Imelda 🙂
Beautiful, emotional music to accompany your fond memories.
Lindy
Thank you Lindy 🙂
What a sweet memory Andy. So well imaged too, I could see you.
Lovely music also.
Thank you sweet Valentine 🙂
Childhood memories…… they save us from insanity. Kidding. Not.
Been down long Renx, where you been? 🙂
err been so long, stupid auto correct
That was a touching, sweet story that fit the prompt perfectly. Thank you for sharing your memory here. I enjoyed reading it, and for a blink of a moment, I almost felt what it was like to be you as a kid.
Thank you Lori 🙂 I was a little munchkin with tons of imagination 😀
Grandmas are the best. I really miss mine too.
P.S Any idea what happened to DP today??
They’ve been so behind I never know :-\
Lovely! And well done with the words too. 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂
Lovely. And well done with the words too. 🙂
Wonderful story, Andy! Thank you for sharing it. 🙂
Thank you Jackie 🙂