To: Sarah (Daughter)
From: Elaine (Mom)
Subject: re: People of Walmart
Thursday 15th October

Well thank you for that. I now have those gross images fixed in my brain. On the other hand, I suddenly feel good about myself....

To: Allison (Daughter)
From: Ruth (Mom)
Subject: xo
Monday October 20th

you are wonderful and I adore you!!!!!!!!
XO mama

To: Drea (Daughter)
From: Linda (Mom)
Subject: re: weekend
Monday October 19th

Amazing Race is still my favorite show and I wish you could get a job with them. What a way to see the world. Who is Reichen? The gay winner? My second favorite show is Brothers and Sisters, so you could work for them, too. I had to miss the first part of it last night because Amazing Race started over an hour late because CBS showed a stupid football game.

Did you see the picture I posted on Facebook?

Love, Gidget

To: Sarah (Daughter)
From: Elaine: (Mom)
Subject: I hear california has run out of money?
Wednesday 1st July

Hiya

So Arnie is now issuing IOUs to all and sundry. Interesting. It’s just like the West Wing!

To: Drea (Daughter)
From: Gidget (Mom)
Subject: Bevin's house
Tuesday July 13th

Got back from visiting your sister. On Sunday, we hiked the Appalachian trail to Anthony's nose overlooking the Hudson River. It was a very steep climb. Unlike me, Jade and Jack weren't even breathing hard. We brought Shea who loved playing with the 5 other dogs that were there. We ended the evening at their huge firepit.

There were thunderstorms on Monday, so we opted to go bowling. I had the high score!!! Your dad might never bowl again.

love,
Gidget

To: Allison (Daughter)
From: Ruth (Mom)
Subject: cats love me :)
Saturday 27th June

alli,

i was walking down huntington avenue to meet madeline for a walk, and a kitty was outside a house i passed.
i bent down to say hello, and it started to 'meow' and came over to me and was brushing contentedly against my legs and 'meowing' continuously.

maybe b/c i told the cat that i had a daughter who loves cats; that's what i told the cats in england. works like a charm.
hope you're having a fine weekend

XO mama cat

To: Art (Son)
From: Kobbie (Mom)
Subject: CNN Breaking News
Thursday 25th June

Not a good day - first Farah and now Michael.

A definite passing here of more than people. Indeed icons.

Wow.