To my darling husband,
I'm sending you this letter in a bogus software company
envelope so you'll be sure to read it. Please forgive the deception, but I
thought you should know what's been going on since your computer entered our
lives two years ago.
The children are doing well. Tommy is 7 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 but yours was
excellent!!. The chair and back of your head are very realistic. You would be
proud of him. Little Jennifer turned 3 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 Jen despite the fact that it was stormy and the electricity was
out.
I am doing well. I went blond about a year ago and was
delighted to discover that it really was more fun.
I discovered that the household chores are much easier since
I realized that you didn't mind being vacuumed and that the feather duster made
you sneeze. The house is in good shape. I had the living room painted last
spring. I'm not sure if you noticed it. I asked the painters to cut air holes
in the drop cloths so you wouldn't be disturbed.
Well dear, I must be going. The family is leaving on a ski
trip and there is much packing to do. I've hired a house-keeper to take care of
things while we are away. She'll keep things in order, fill your coffee cup and
bring your meals to the computer room just the way you like it. I hope you and
the computer have a lovely time while we are gone. Tommy, Jen and I think of
you often. Try to remember us while your disks are booting.
Love, Mary