i was about to close the computer, briefly checking my e-mail for anything of note, and i got an E-MAIL FROM DAD! dad used to send me the occasional letter when i lived far away; mom’s letters were also enjoyable but she wrote lots of them, like i did, so it was always a special treat to get one from dad.
but there’s never any writing from dad now that he lives a half-mile away. but today, an e-mail! so i’m including the whole thing here:
August 25 2010,
Dear Grace Hughes,
Read and enjoyed your BLOG today. Particularly enjoyed photos of the bunnies and the wonderful pics of the produce.
HOWEVER, I have to admit that I was MORTIFIED by your remarks in reference to the vintage kids typewriter which was one of the FIRST MECHANICAL TOYS I ever had! It was VERY awkward to use in every respect and the paper would not stay straight on the roller. It required much more patience than I had at the time and I quickly gave up on it. There were, of course, many other such toys that I had but they are only to be viewed as relics in archaeological digs or as a fossils.
Onward & Upward,
PAW
he’s a funny guy,my dad. i love him.
ok then for real,
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I miss my dad’s emails more than I ever knew I would. You are so lucky.
i know i am! thanks, pam