Deirdre on reading, writing and living - Things I would have told Mom today... and a few I wouldn't have.

I would have called to say "Happy Easter" even though I'm not religious, nor was she.

I wouldn't have confessed that I'm still shocked she's gone.

I would have announced that I was going to take a walk in Central Park to look at the flowering trees.

I wouldn't have explained that I missed her because she'd still be around to talk to.

I would have reported that yes, they do have elms trees in the park just like I said last fall.

I wouldn't have confided that I'd been thinking about her because that'd be too weird.

I would have updated her on all the birds I saw including a mallard, a cardinal, numerous robins, some warblers, a bunch of sparrows, two house finches, and a grackle.

I wouldn't have mentioned that I love her because that would have made her uncomfortable.

I would have told her that I'd see her soon.

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