Sunday, January 17, 2010
Cheryl.\
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So, it has come to this. Seeing Ollie's name and photo in the paper this morning jumped out as strong as if it had been my mother's. \
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I remember so many wonderful years living across the street from you, your cocker (who's name is not popping in just this moment but I certainly can see her and your dad putting a biscuit on her nose as she waits patiently until being given permission to "chomp" it down) and the colorful, Pete and Ollie. \
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I remember so many things that trying to write them down just now really does it no justice. So, my old friend, suffice it to say that I love you and your family and all of our times together and I know you knew this day had to come but it doesn't lessen the Reality Shift. \
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Please send me a note sometime between now and say, Summer? Don't do it just now, but tuck the idea away and I would love to say a little more of a "hello" at your convenience.\
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All the best wishes to you and yours,\
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Tom