Four Balloon Options Offered by Family Members for New Year Planning

window at the golden maple leaves resting on the gray concrete.

By seven that evening, the living room smelled of Evelyn’s expensive French perfume. My daughter sat on the edge of the floral armchair, adjusting her glasses by the bridge.

“The Blue balloon is really the premier option, Mom,” Evelyn said in her sweet, high-pitched voice.

She dropped three continue reading …