Red is the New Black

Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to play chess.

Girls play chess too

She carried her chess pieces around with her in a messenger bag with a green buttoned rosette.

The rosette has an oversize button in complementary green. I sewed the bag myself.

One morning after eating breakfast,

…her mom

Come on Sweetie, let’s go

decided to go to visit her grandmother, where her cousin would also be visiting.

Grandma was a cheerful talkative lady who loved her grandchildren dearly

First they had to go to the flower shop and buy some flowers. Her mom told her always to bring a gift when she visited anywhere, even family. It didn’t matter how much it cost, just something small to show your appreciation for being invited.