Genuinely, utterly, completely ecstatic. I’m over the moon (look closely at the sky tonight and I swear you will see me there). Thank you so much. (PS – big congrats also to lovely K8! Shall we get in the ring now or does this have to be dignified?)
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Excerpt from work-related phone call to Italy this morning.
Me: May I speak to Elena, please?
Italian Man: (incomprehensible babble)
Me: I’m sorry, non parlo italiano. May I speak to Elena?
IM: I pardon you, please?
Me: I want to speak to Elena.
IM: Again, please, pardon you.
Me: Eyyyy-leyyyyy-naaa?
IM: Ehhhh….
Me: Para inglese? I have an order for some furniture, I need [...]
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It Just Makes Me Happy You Say Goodbye, I Say… Historical Snapshots
