Back to short story writing. Being in between books allows me to rest from the big story and focus on little stories.
As you may recall, the last letter from the last letter from Marianne to her sister Sally in Keene, New Hampshire left us hanging... Here it is to help you get caught up and a couple of new letters.
As you may recall, the last letter from the last letter from Marianne to her sister Sally in Keene, New Hampshire left us hanging... Here it is to help you get caught up and a couple of new letters.
March 25
Keene, New Hampshire
Dear Sal
Good to hear all is well. Snow is melting here. The temps have gotten up into the 50s and plenty of sunshine. Great news -- we heard about our applications. They have been approved for us to move there. It will not be until May. We broke the news to Mama and she is very excited. She will be glad to be back in Indy. Let us know about the apartment situation there. Our next hoop will be applying for gas. I wished we would have bought one of the electric cars when we had the chance. Oh well.
Anyway, gotta go.
Love Marianne
*****
April 2
Indianapolis
Dear Marianne
Great news to hear! We will scout out an apartment for you. The one we had here was rented. There's a nice apt. building on the next street over. Very reasonable and secure. Will keep in touch about it. Bert knows the landlord well. For the most part, the landlords live in the buildings anymore. Bert talked to the coop head and they will plot a spot for you in the community garden as soon as we know you will be here. We can go ahead and plant some stuff for you. You can stay with us for a few days when you arrive, so don't fret. I know you will. We continue to have gas rationing. Bert says we may have to break down and get some more solar panels made. The supplier just got more materials for self-building. Let Mama know we will have a room for her if she wants to live with us awhile.
Keep in touch.
Love
Sal
*****
April 5
Keene
Dear Sal,
Mama says she'd like to live with you a while. She's started packing and we just submitted our request for gas. Do you remember our neighbor Judy with the broken wrist? The doctor charged her $20 and two years of house-keeping. Well, as it turns out, he died last week -- so no housekeeping for him. She asked if she had to pay the rest to the estate. The doctor's lawyer said no. Well, during that conversation, he mentioned the state was reviewing all the medical system and were studying Canada's. From last I heard, they are organizing something similar. Doctors here are throwing a fit. Serve em right. Sorry, I know you're a nurse, but I just can't imagine. Apparently, there's been doctors charging up to $4000 to do simple stuff.
Well, gotta go.
Love
M
*****
April 2
Indianapolis
Dear Marianne
Great news to hear! We will scout out an apartment for you. The one we had here was rented. There's a nice apt. building on the next street over. Very reasonable and secure. Will keep in touch about it. Bert knows the landlord well. For the most part, the landlords live in the buildings anymore. Bert talked to the coop head and they will plot a spot for you in the community garden as soon as we know you will be here. We can go ahead and plant some stuff for you. You can stay with us for a few days when you arrive, so don't fret. I know you will. We continue to have gas rationing. Bert says we may have to break down and get some more solar panels made. The supplier just got more materials for self-building. Let Mama know we will have a room for her if she wants to live with us awhile.
Keep in touch.
Love
Sal
*****
April 5
Keene
Dear Sal,
Mama says she'd like to live with you a while. She's started packing and we just submitted our request for gas. Do you remember our neighbor Judy with the broken wrist? The doctor charged her $20 and two years of house-keeping. Well, as it turns out, he died last week -- so no housekeeping for him. She asked if she had to pay the rest to the estate. The doctor's lawyer said no. Well, during that conversation, he mentioned the state was reviewing all the medical system and were studying Canada's. From last I heard, they are organizing something similar. Doctors here are throwing a fit. Serve em right. Sorry, I know you're a nurse, but I just can't imagine. Apparently, there's been doctors charging up to $4000 to do simple stuff.
Well, gotta go.
Love
M
