Submitted by Tony Caldwell
My Dear Husband,
I am sending you this letter via this BBS communications thing,
so
that you will be sure to read it. Please forgive the
deception, but
I thought you should know what has been going on at home since
your
computer entered our lives TWO YEARS AGO. The children are
doing
well. Tommy is seven now and is a bright, handsome boy. He
has
developed quite an interest in the arts. He drew a family
portrait
for a school project, all the figures were good, and the back of
your head is very realistic. You should be very proud of
him.
Little Jennifer turned three in September. She looks a lot
like you
did at that age. She is an attractive child and quite
smart. She
still remembers that you spent the whole afternoon with us on her
birthday. What a grand day for Jenny, despite the fact that
it was
stormy and the electricity was out.
I am doing well. I went blonde about a year ago, and
discovered
that it really is more fun! George, I mean, Mr.
Wilson the
department head, has uh, taken an interest in my career and has
become a good friend to us all.
I discovered that the household chores are much easier since I
realized that you didn't mind being vacuumed but that feather
dusting made you sneeze. The house is in good shape.
I had the
living room painted last spring; I'm sure you noticed it. I
made
sure that the painters cut holes in the drop sheet so you
wouldn't be
disturbed.
Well, my dear, I must be going. Uncle George, uh, Mr.
Wilson, I
mean, is taking us all on a ski trip and there is packing to
do. I
have hired a housekeeper to take care of things while we are
away,
she'll keep things in order, fill your coffee cup and bring your
meals to your desk, just the way you like it. I hope you
and the
computer will have a lovely time while we are gone. Tommy,
Jenny and
I will think of you often. Try to remember us while your
disks are
booting.
Love,
Your Wife