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Today I was so nervous about calling Rachel to ask if she could pick me up at the Honda dealer. Why do I fear other humans? I put off the call for 15 minutes, then finally with tension, made the call. She sounded abrupt and surprised as she picked up the phone, which increased my tension. Then I asked the question and heard the flappy response: "Oh yeah! the Herb Chambers in Burlington, totally no problem!"

Not even a trace of discomposure. I felt quite silly.




I opened the return portal to North Dakota and my favorite cousin, Roberta, is coming out to visit for the metropolitan weekend. I would like the abode to glitter and sparkle to the harmony of simple green and a dusting rag. Sheets buoyant from a recent tumble with fabric softener, disinfected bathroom rugs and toiletries arranged with enchanting effectiveness . . . Martha, Martha, be with me as I pray . . .




Pablo responded to my message in an unexpected way.

Dear Ramona,

I am glad to hear that your belongings reached their destination safe and sound, I certainly didn’t want to take any chances and damage/scratch any of the items. I obviously took the note that you had taped to the door… I also saw the date when you wrote it… I realized you probably left it there for many days, which was, well, frankly, incredibly sweet. I thank you immensely for writing what you wrote. I won’t deny that I was deeply hurt after the call, by some of the things that were said, so the note meant *a lot* to me. I know that sometimes you think I’m theatrical, but I really was touched by it, it is no hyperbole. I also wish I had gotten my hands on it sooner :-\.

I am going through an incredibly stressing period at the office, I’ve worked an insane amount of hours the past weeks and have gotten little sleep, so I really don’t trust that I would be able to convey in written form what I’d like to say addressing your last two paragraphs. I figured it would be better if we could meet at a time and place of your convenience (I don’t know where you’re working at these days), and take that opportunity too to get my stuff. If you don’t want to meet I understand, and in that case I guess I’d choose the delivery method that least inconveniences you, which probably would be for you to leave my stuff on your doorstep, and I’d go and get it the day you leave it out. I’ll be working throughout the weekend so that is an option too.

Receive my very best,

Pablo