To: Sarah (Daughter)
From: Elaine (Mom)
Subject: How're Your Going?
Sunday 7th March

Chris and Ailsa came over for tea last night and that was very pleasant. We had a lamb curry pie and a chicken and leek pie, both from the butchers. We had to have them because Dad and I had a chicken and leek pie during the week which unfortunately I dropped as I was taking it out of the oven. It splattered everywhere. it was just like someone had vomited a whole pie. I was on my hands and knees scraping it back together with both hands when Dad appeared, uttered a heart-rending cry of "nooooooo" and then said we'd have egg with our chips instead. He was so mad and I thought it was so funny but I daren't laugh - it would not have been appropriate, but it was really funny. It was like I was trying to juggle with this damn thing but it got out of control. So we had one last night instead and I wasn't allowed anywhere near it.

To: Allison (Daughter)
From: Ruth (Mom)
Subject: after blowing out the candles
Tuesday 2nd March

our emails totally crossed at almost the same second.

if we reach out to our computers in the next 3 seconds, we can maybe do an email hug! :) GO!

XO

To: Allison (Daughter)
From: Ruth (Mom)
Subject: For you
Tuesday 9th February

Alli,

Am sending to you a little valentine, it will go out with the 5 PM mail from the PO, and should reach you before Valentine's Day:)

How is my honey?

XO mama

PS. I think your area will be part of this next storm? I guess you'll get a snow day tomorrow; good time to curl up with the furry girls.

XXXXXXXO

To: Howie Goldklang (Son in Law)
From: Mama in Law
Subject: Re:
Saturday 15th August

do you want the mew cd? someone from the label just gave it to me.
i opened o's pic at home and that computer is almost dead. it flashes yellow and blue. i ordered a new one from dell.

To: Allison (Daughter)
From: Ed (Dad)
Subject: So
Wednesday November 18th

What's up?

Do your kitties want Zhu Zhu hampsters for Channukah?

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