He finally called
First time readers, kindly read the first entry for October 27, 2012, when this story began . . .
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After several days of silence, I heard back. We talked about silly things, such as "General Betrayed Us," for awhile.
"I'm so sorry," I said.
"You never shut up and listen," he said.
"I get bollixed up . . . I guess the stars were in the wrong alignment or something," I replied. "I never cry . . but the dam burst. I'm feeling much better, now."
"You need to shut up and listen," he said.
"I'm listening," I said.
Dead air.
"Where will you be for Thanksgiving?" I asked the question - not him.
"I'm working."
"Christmas?"
"I'm already scheduled. Have you heard from your daughter?"
"I did and she's great. Looking forward to spending Christmas in Key West with her boyfriend's family."
"I've gotta go - traffic is brutal at 6:30 a.m. I'll call you."
Keywords:
Loyalty to a petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.
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—Mark Twain
About Jane
I am an attorney and mediator in a small community in Southwestern Michigan. I have been a professor at two law schools as well as a community college and currently substitute, when possible, in the public schools.
Connections
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Careful now...
He might be The One.
Thanks for reading and for
Thanks for reading and for offering affirming comments. My reply isn't "tongue-in-cheek," although I'm learning to master the "snappy retort." ;)
As I gain confidence, I'll inevitably share some of the more salty stories as well as those that will seem humorous in hindsight.