Glenda wandered along the aisles, her brain numbed by the bewildering array of choices. She fumbled in her bag for the list she made that morning. Too often she got home only to realise she had forgotten something important like toothpaste or that chunky pickle Harry liked. He would tut and roll his eyes in silent judgment. No coincidence then, that Glenda found herself loitering by the supplements that promised to restore her youthful vitality, her skin, her bones, her failing memory. Were such miracles possible? It seemed unlikely but she slipped a few packets in her trolley just in case.
Breakfast cereal was last on the list. Glenda stood on tiptoes and extended her arm as far as she could, which wasn’t far enough. “Allow me,” said a velvet smooth…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2017 - Issue 58