Oct. 7, 2015

Dear Hildie:

I’ve just forced myself to start reviewing the novel I wrote that my daughter didn’t like. It’s a psychological shock—really agonizing–to force oneself into the mindset (or into the alternate reality, really) of working on a novel—It’s like standing on a diving board and knowing the water down there is cold, and hitting it will be a shock, but that once in, you’ll adapt. But you hate the idea of the shock.

It was interesting—and bittersweet–hearing about your visit with your ex. Yes, there’s so much sadness in life. I like to always think the glass is half full instead of half empty but I swear to God that gets harder and harder as time goes on.

Watch out for those wrong-way boulevards! I don’t want to have to visit you in the hospital!

 

LOVE,

M