mom's microwave caught fire. the fire department came and took the microwave, said be sure and call us if you have a real fire. the place said they can't have another microwave. she's mad about that. she says they're getting fed up with the nonsense around there and they're going to check out. it all goes straight into the blog, before it goes out the other ear. anyway, it's good to talk to your picture, charlie. i still have some pictures i haven't talked to yet. i hope you are dancing in the sunshine. love ya, kid.

postscript: maybe there was no fire, and the fire department never came, and the place just picked up the microwave and said they'll fix it and bring it back.