Archive for October 31st, 1999

Dear Fos

Sunday, October 31st, 1999

Hey   [Fos]!

Things are going well. I’m now located in Philadelphia, PA, Dee’s hometown. Still working for the company in Ohio. But now, am working out of my home and visit the Dayton office about once a year. Been doing that for just over two years now and really enjoy the flex hours. As long as I meet my objectives, they generally do not care when I’m on the computer, although they like me to be available between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM for phone calls. No problem. :-)

It would seem that things are going quite well with you – new job and all. How do you like NY? I think at some point, I may end up living there. Have always wanted to experience that big city, at least for a couple years.

Well, going out book shopping today. So, take care and perhaps we’ll talk again soon.

Later.
Tom Hesley

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Dear Lynn: Responsibility & Reliability

Sunday, October 31st, 1999

Dear   [Lynn],

Well, you must be quite the “rare gem” then, who values responsibility and reliability in others and yet, is capable of exhibiting consistently, these qualities herself. One thing I WILL say about past relationships is that a few of them ended because the partner became unreliable and untrustworthy. Once I traveled 565 miles to meet someone for a weekend rendezvous whom I had been seeing for almost a year. But she never showed and I had to turn around, six hours later, and come the whole way home. Took her a month to come up with an excuse for her absence. And even then, it was a pretty lame one, chalk full of holes. It seems that people at large these days, have little regard for etiquette and doing “the right thing” rather than what makes them feel good. But, you know, …, another sign of the times I guess. :-)

Well, enough of that. Time to bathe. I had intended to spend the afternoon writing in the park yesterday. But upon arriving there, I became so sleepy that, after 20 minutes, just had to come back home and take a nap. I suppose last week’s computer issues at work really wore me out. But today, I’m much more rejuvenated, and so am going to try the park again.

Enjoy your day.

Tom Hesley

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Dear Lynn: On Halloween

Sunday, October 31st, 1999

Dear   [Lynn],

Sounds like you never stop working, even on the weekends, Honey Bee. :-)

On Halloween: When I had the house, I got lots of trick-or-treaters. One year, almost 100 came by, although Miami Township was a budding neighborhood, so not many “big” kids came around. Most of the parents there were fresh out of college, and had been moved to the area by the company I work for and other local companies, and so were just getting started having kids. But those little kids could sure eat candy like the big folk. :-)

Later,
Tom Hesley

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Dear Lynn: On Birthdays So Close To Christmas

Sunday, October 31st, 1999

Dear   [Lynn],

Oh yes, I did get the abbreviated gifts, with my birthday being six days before Christmas. Nowadays, we don’t do much gift exchanging amongst us siblings. However, we do buy for the children and Mom. :-) But when we did do gifts, that single-gift-for-both-birthday-and-Christmas phenomenon was often the order of the day. But at least, mine is BEFORE Christmas. Having a Bday on the 28th like you, would be a bad time for gift harvesting I suspect. It has become less of an issue as an adult however.

Tom Hesley

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Dear Lynn: Typical Weekend Activities

Sunday, October 31st, 1999

Dear   [Lynn],

Well, let’s see. Common activities are:
• Visiting my Mom and siblings in Altoona.
• Walking around Center City, Philadelphia.
• Spending afternoons reading in the various parks around here.
• Dining with friends.
• Catching up on email. :-)
• Mall shopping – there are 3 malls I visit often. However, this has become less of a favorite activity because they are so crowded these days.
• Health food shopping. The only store close to here closes at 6:00 during the week. But they’re open until 8:00 and Friday nights, and all day on Saturday. Called ‘Harry’s Natural Foods’, the place is one of those Mom and Pap establishments. Crowds are usually pretty small, and they’re always willing to answer questions and help you find uncommon foods. I love the miso.
• Doing small appliance and furniture repairs in the apartment (squeaky rockers, burned out light bulbs, drippy faucets, Etc.).
• Occasional bowling, roller blading, visiting friends, concert and movie going, miniature golfing, and just hanging out.
• And, whatever else comes up.

Later,
Tom Hesley

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