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Del's avatar

Fresh-baked bread improves every situation.

<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

For sure: also rugalch! I've written about this elsewhere but will post here when the first set of letter are done!

Susie Mawhinney's avatar

A lady who works in a bakery with such beautiful almond-shaped eyes as Mrs Round, is sure to know where to find the poem, on trouve souvent une poeme dans nos baguettes! 🥖💫

<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Ah, yes, though will Arthur be sure about what Mrs. Round says? We'll see!

Isabelle's avatar

Lovely - and my favourite illustration so far.

<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Oh, Isabelle, I'm always so moved when you comment.

Rafael Concepcion's avatar

I see that Letter #7 is your little “baguettetelle.” Bad pun, I know, but I can’t wait until your young protagonist finds that poem and his fish is feeling better!

<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Me too, Raphael. and I love the pun on bagatelle.

Kimberly Warner's avatar

There is definitely poetry in a bakery. I can smell the prose now.

Richard Donnelly's avatar

Mary you should have a book with your art.

<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Richard that is so kind. I would have to be a lot better -- also write a children's book. I hadn't thought of doing that as I'm finishing a pretty complex novel--but maybe I will. I do thank you for the encouragement.

Richard Donnelly's avatar

Mary this kind of work is its own perfection. It can't get better

Maureen Doallas's avatar

Now, why do I think your granddaughter does not write back so frequently?

Your watercolor is charming, Mary.

I can visualize poor Arthur scratching his head, wondering, why no poem? But then, there's the smell, if not the taste, of that French bread fresh from the oven, and that thought of a poem just vanishes. Will he leave with a baguette in hand? Perhaps a slice or two will be his version of a poem? (Hint: no, he's got places to go.)

Love the characters' names: Mrs. Round and Ms. Point.

<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Loved doing this. Didn't expect any letters back: busy camper. Will explain at the end what happened to all the letters.

Maureen Doallas's avatar

I will look forward to that!

Lor's avatar

Yum, the perfect French bread. A thin crispy crust on the outside, light and slightly chewy on the inside. Preferably, right out of the oven, golden goodness. Love the painting, Arthur’s sweet face. I think I’ll bake a loaf today.

<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Oh, how lovely, Lor. Why not post a photo in NOTES of your bread. Folks will love that.