(Author’s note: Thank you to everyone who commented on the story from last week. It was exactly as I hoped for it. The style of writing I’ve done for Fictioneers has been what I like to call “Snapshots In Time”, where a moment is described and a picture can be brought up from it. This is what helps keep me grounded. Anyhow, here’s the next entry:)
One For The Road
by Miles H. Rost
The last day of my trip to see my mom was the hardest.
She was still sprightly, though older now and a little more willing to be slow. But there was always time for cribbage.
“How about one more for the road, son?”
“It’s 2-2 during the week I’ve been here. It might be good to stay right there for now. We can pick it up when I visit…”
A small piece of advice from my time in Korea, made me stop.
They won’t be on Earth forever.
I sat, picking up the cards.
“One more for the road, Mom.”
Music and Fiction 
Good choice. You never know when it will be the last time.
The lesson from Korea is right. They won’t. Best to take the time now.
Indeed, one more might be the last. A good reminder. Thanks, Tracey
Timely advise to self. Nice write.
The “one for the road” song was upbeat and really nice – and reminded me of George Duke’s music – anyhow, it was a nice upbeat song because your entry was a little sad…. also beautiful because the cycle of life is real and we all have an expiration date – and so you reminded us to seize the moment and make time now because later migth not come .