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In Search of a Guilty Pleasure

Thrifty Words Challenge #22: Guilty

She wanted to have a little fun, something sneaky. You know, indulge in a forbidden pleasure?

The house was empty, hubby was out. She scoped out the pantry, the cookie jar. Found nothing fabulous.

The TV remote beckoned. Bo-ring. Not the program guide.

She’s realized she’s the boring one.

I can relate to this chick. I am a fortunate woman — a warm home, plenty of food, a good husband. I’m also somewhat disciplined about what I eat and picky about TV. A guilty pleasure? What the heck is that? The most likely candidate for me is a Hallmark Christmas movie, sue me. Otherwise, I’m terrifyingly dull.

But I do like to write! Look what else I’ve been up to: