Stand straight, look me in the eye and say goodbye, say goodbye
Stand straight, we’ve drifted past the point of reasons why
Yesterday starts tomorrow, tomorrow starts today, starts today
And the problem always seems to be we’re picking up the pieces on the ricochet
This is the ricochet

So I got this certified letter from my mom today. Certified. Like you get from the IRS or something. I had to sign for it. It was a handwritten note on badly centered home made stationery.

It read, in short, that she's too busy/upset/overwhelmed to see me before I go. To see us, her grandchildren, you know. Us.

Certified.




She lives 45 minutes away.

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Later, I find I can't resist:

Dearest La:

It's easier to write these words, so here goes:
Saturday/Sunday won't work for me -- it's all too much for me to deal with right now.

As for stuff: when I have more solid help over a longer period of time I'll deal w/it... and will put aside some treasures you and your family will enjoy.

You're in your "exit mode" how good is that! You will love the East and will have many merry times.

Have a great trip and grand adventure!

Aloha!

Mama

... yeah.

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- posted by Kate @ 1:54 PM