March 22, 1998 | Baaaaah this spring weather.

I've been thinking about what matters to me most and the things I have appreciated over the past years. I am thankful for the people I have met and the conversations I have had with them. I am thankful for the generosity that some have exhibited toward me. I appreciate the mind that I have. The way I am able to express myself artistically and intellectually. I am thankful for the lessons I have learned... which have made me a better and stronger person... made me more aware of what is true... and what is not. I appreciate those who take the time to reflect over their life and who they are. To understand that the past, present, and future will always be interconnected. I am grateful for my ability to appreciate music, books, magazines, poems, stories, letters, photos, painting...the gifts of other people. I am thankful for those with an open mind, who show respect and maturity at even the worst of times. I am grateful to those who know not to cross that line...to give people their space... and to communicate.

I am NOT grateful to those who manage to make things worse by continuing to love themselves and only themselves. I have no respect for those who lack the maturity and capability to understand ... who manage to develop even bigger mouths to display their superficial lives to all. I do not appreciate those who have fat heads, fat mouths, and unbelievably grotesque love-handles. I despise you, Linda. Moreso because of how you cannot control yourself. Because of the lack of respect you show to this situation. May someone help you... see how you really look to those around you... may someone help you... go on a diet.

Love,
Betty.