Plant Life
Jolan Marchese
I found it at a yard sale. People never sell anything good from their front lawn. But Lord above, I do love a good discount, even if it’s junk. Mind you, I only go to the ones in the nice neighborhoods.
My husband, Howie, doesn’t like it though. Since I told him to stop seeing that other woman, he doesn’t like much about anything anymore.
There was a tall plant sitting behind the table that caught my eye. It had big, green leaves that made me think of that movie with the dinosaurs, and I knew I had to have it.
“I’ll give you two bucks for them drinking glasses.” I didn’t want her to know it was the plant I was after.
“I’ll sell them for five dollars.”
I looked around the sale, making sure I had a pained look on my face. Wasn’t too hard. Just had to think ab
