Sunday, August 23, 2009

Don't throw away the Angel.

Dear John,

If you decide you don't want this angel, please return it to me. I want you to have it, it was our very first Angel since 1976 and I don't want it thrown away.

Love,
Mom



I won't make this long winded . . .


Dear John,

Hi! I won't make this long winded . . . I worked on the insurance today and it took quite some time but it is done. You can go to DMV right away if you want - I think the paperwork is in order - I had Dad make copies of the DMV stuff - whatever you need is in folder, extra stuff in manila envelope. Reason why I did this now: I DON'T want to be concerned with this after Aug 21st -- going back to work very soon after that. We'll be home Tuesday the 21st.

Don't touch the water spicket outside, it's on a timer. Can only use black hose. _______'s cell is XXX-7337, and you are to call her if you can't make it over here Wed or Thurs. She will come Friday, Sat, and Sun to feed the rabbit (I asked her before I learned you would be around the weekend).

The mail has been stopped and the newspapers supposed to be as well. If you need anything from the garage, I would appreciate if you carefully pull the car out, don't try to get at beach chairs etc. with the car there. The car is very tight in the garage -- I already did some damage to it this week.

There is no phone at the apartment in Palm Beach -- call my cell phone to talk to me. Please take these cause its still good either tonight or tomorrow when you stop by:
  • Quart of Milk
  • Cake
  • The green tea I bought for you
Dad used the Buick tonight to make copies -- he said it sounds terrible -- don't push it! Can't go to Brooklyn with it; it needs too much work and Dad refuses to fix it. I can't have you break down while we're in Florida -- you'd have to pay for the tow and I would worry too much.

Before you spend it, please leave the $40 for the parking ticket here and the $100 you borrowed. Have a good week, I miss you. Sorry our dates overlapped - I would have liked to be home when you got here.

Love,
Mom

PS. Aunt _____ will water lawn end of week - she knows what to touch.











Saturday, August 22, 2009

Two Necessary Items

Dear John,

Stop by and pick up 2 items: cheesy bathroom stuff i knew you'd like (fragile!) and candy Butterfingers on porch.

Love,
Mom




Computer Glitch

Dear John,

I don't know what you were doing on the computer but the screen was NOT like this before yesterday! What the hell is wrong with you? I hope you did not break the machine because it is all I have.

Love,
Mom





Jesus in my Suitcase


Dear John,


Thanks for the info. I am really very happy for you but you know as your Mom I will always worry for your safety. So please watch your back and stay safe. BEHAVE!!

Please take this prayer card with you to protect you and you need to call me at least 1 day a week so I can know you're OK. Put the card in your suitcase.

Will call you today before 3:30pm. I love you very much, have a safe trip!

Love,
Mom







I had a bad nights sleep so I couldn't eat

Dear John,

I had a bad night's sleep so I couldn't eat today. I'll have to wake you up in the morning to say goodbye. Also, I will call you on my lunch break tomorrow.

Dad says if you have a problem with the airport at 5pm, he will take you but you need to let us know. Did you get my message? I need your itinerary. And put the cars away.

Love,
Mom







Fresh Turkey, One Roll

Dear John,

There's fresh turkey, but one roll for lunch today. Just buy bread. Be careful going back to Brooklyn and I'll see you tomorrow if not today at 4pm.

Love,
Mom




Spoke very fast

Dear John,

Your credit card company called again, left phone number. Dad could not get the number - they said to call them. They did not leave a message, just spoke voice recording very fast. I hope you are paying your bills, John.

Love,
Mom






Hey, you two . . .

Hey, you two . . .

Consider using our house to cook a dinner, etc. while you check on the house, air it out, and water it while we're gone. Please don't look at the dust - haven't had time to clean. Use the big TV, watch a movie.

Have a safe trip today & the weekend!

Love,
Mom



Rice & Chicken

Dear John,

Sprinkle a little water over rice and chicken before you heat in case it's dry. Please wash a few white dishes with lids and bring to me.

Love,
Mom







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I am 33 years old and grew up in a very small town on the South Shore of Long Island, NY. I am a writer, collector, and artist working in online advertising. This collection of notes is respectfully dedicated to one of the most unique, eccentric women I have ever known -- my mother. Thanks for reading!