I take pride in creating beautiful covers for household items – teapots, trays, scratched table tops or unsightly corners. It has evolved into a lucrative business, and my homemaker friends envy me for the financial freedom I gained through it.
“Do I get any plus marks for creativity?” I ask with a smile in one of those kitty parties where I sell my goods.
“Of course, Anita, we show the pieces with pride to our visitors.”
I don’t take pride in the covers I’ve devised though. Especially, the ones which conceal the mess my life is to present a confident exterior.
Reena Saxena 
Making the outside pretty to make up for insecurity on the inside… Relatable.
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True that. Thank you, Nicole!
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This is why we choose kindness. We never know what someone is going through. Well done, Reena!
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Thanks for the correction!
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(Facepalm)
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This is why we choose kindness. You never know what some one is dealing with. Nice one, Sadje!
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Oops…Reena!
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😀😀It happens. No worries.
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Thank you! ….Reena
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Made me think of the old advice on effective lying: decrease the amount of direct information is offered and work on misdirection (rather than denial).
Thought-provoking Six as usual!)
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You are bang on, as usual ☺️ Thank you, Clark!
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At least the mess is covered with the beautiful cover.
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Merci ☺️☺️
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Love this! Well done! 🙂
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Thank you, Penny!
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A thought provoking story
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Thank you so much!
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You’re most welcome
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