Izzy is a lady from my parents' church who has been in a nursing home about two years.
answered the phone
at mom’s today
it was izzy – i knew that from caller id
but she didn’t identify herself
just started with
what’s purplish-pink?
after the second
repetition
she added
i’m working a crossword
and i need a seven-letter word for
purplish-pink
aha
she said the third
letter was r
i conducted extensive research
but
never
found
the answer
Linking up with Emily today over at Chatting at the Sky.
This is sweet. But I can't think of the word either...my first thought was magenta. But there is no "r." Hmmmm.
ReplyDeletePretty sure she had something else wrong! I mean, I worked hard to find an answer. I so wanted to call her!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this- what a laugh you gave me! What a dear Izzy is, and what a dear you are for *trying*. :)
ReplyDeleteNow I'm wracking my brain!! What a fun call :-)
ReplyDeleteSweet Izzy...I love that she calls your mom for help on a crossword puzzle.
ReplyDeletecan i just say that i love your writing? it's so unique and beautiful and real. loved reading this, Kendal . . .
ReplyDeletebut I am totally stumped on the word, too.
hope you are doing well today,
Laura