Comfortably sitting. Listening intently while gazing out window. The morning is clear and unseasonably crisp for California. Birds flit. Squirrels rummage. The freeway hums.
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Body spasms. Spilled coffee. Curses. Then laughter. Resumes listening, but guardedly.
If you are ever in doubt, you are loved, and so is Madeline.
Comfortably sitting. Listening intently while gazing out window. The morning is clear and unseasonably crisp for California. Birds flit. Squirrels rummage. The freeway hums.
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Body spasms. Spilled coffee. Curses. Then laughter. Resumes listening, but guardedly.
Cheers.
I'm sorry about the coffee.
All good. Loved the story.
I want to read more! Also a true Southern Californian... I think you should read more to us ....
What a lovely way to support a former student. Congratulations Madeline!