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– Life is dull without the Diva!
– Tripodians prepare to unburden themselves.
– Something for the birds — and Lisa.
THE INSIDER
News and gossip from the Diva's Desk Mate
The Diva is halfway around the world enjoying a long overdue vacation
in Japan. I've checked my mail all week long, and still no postcard
from the her. Oh, well. She's probably too busy stuffing herself with
sushi and contemplating, in Zen-like fashion, the nature of human
existence. As the Diva's desk mate and editorial cohort, I have to say
it's been quite dull without the Diva dishing all this week! Also,
I miss the never-ending supply of chocolate morsels, which she graciously
doles out whenever I need a fix. (I'm suffering serious withdrawal here.)
Meanwhile, the Tripod crew is preparing to lighten their load before
moving east. Maggie and Megan have started organizing a giant parking
lot sale. Maggie took an office poll (online of course), and the date
was chosen — Saturday, May 27th, rain or shine. We'll have the sale
in our Billsville parking lot. (The loading dock will be put to use
if it rains.) Tripod staffers will be selling whatever they don't want
to haul to Waltham. Hmnn. This could be interesting. Tripodians collect
the strangest things.
Speaking of collecting things, Lisa Clark recently found herself the
beneficiary of a cute cottage; that is, a little thatched-roof birdhouse.
Tripod member Frank McCarthy of Perkins, Georgia, sent it to thank her
for answering a question he had. Some cute little bird will really
appreciate it!
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Mr. Jones is a whimsical impressionist, which is to say, he does not,
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If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail me.
Susan Slattery
The Divas Desk Mate
susan@tripod.com
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