Dear Shookie:

It was a busy evening yesterday, therefore I did not reply last night. I was not focused enough. Good morning to you. Here (Pac North), the smoke is very thick in the air and the wind is blowing, and as you know wind and fire is not a good combination.

“Looking out the glass doors in my bedroom & see the bird, squirrels…  the opossum and raccoons were on my porch last night playing… I walk through the woods like Little Red Riding Hood to get there“- it reads like you are living in the same location where I am living…

“when I was verified to do animal abuse cases“- as an attorney?

“my Father was in the Marines as a Drill Instructor…At the time I used to think he was being mean”, “That is why I went into the Military because I wanted to know what he went through his whole life.. Yes, that is why I have always tried to be independent and self-sufficient which basically I have… God Bless his Soul he was such a Wonderful Father… I wish he were alive today to know I turned out almost as he primed me“- it just so happens that my first smile of the day, in this very smoky day, has to do with my imagining of your father and how much, how very deeply you’ve always loved him.

“No man has ever taken care of me.  I have always worked hard and tried to follow my Fathers advice long after he passed“- what was your father’s advice? (I ask questions but please know that I know that I am not entitled to answers; please answer any of my questions only if you feel comfortable answering).

“Years later he told me he knew more than what I thought and his famous saying ‘Don’t ever try & pull the wool over my eyes’ My ex called and texted a few times last night & I gave him no response and didn’t answer the calls.  I am proud of myself“- proud of yourself for not letting your ex pull the wool over your eyes?

anita