Maintain my good KARMA
‘I should have been a lot of things, but I am what I am. Pass the potatoes.’--Thomas Thompson, in his book, BLOOD AND MONEY My week consisted of work and lovely letters from Sandy, Dorothy and Susie:
October 14, 1998
My Dearest Cousin,
How are you today? Greetings from the Magnolia State.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures and cards. I can see you all had a wonderful reunion in Denver. Yes, I was with you in spirit. I talked to Oscar and Elsie that week. They praised you and the event.
Michael, God forgive me, but Oscar hurt my feelings again. I am not going to call him anymore. Unfortunately, I must depend on others to help me while I’m confined. All I wanted was for him to arrange for an attorney to visit me, so that I could discuss my release with him.
Mr. Stanfield, the attorney, did visit me but has a trip planned to Las Vegas and California. It is my understanding he will see after his vacation...
I received a beautiful card from our cousin, Victoria Ortega. It sounds like she stays busy. We three must have our “Special Reunion” someday the Lord willing. My town or yours?
We have been having cool weather, which I appreciate after a very hot summer and no air conditioning.
Michael, I did receive your cards from the Netherlands and Italia. Thank you for thinking of me. You are so thoughtful. I thank God for you. May he richly bless you. I know He will. He already has by the sound of your card. You sound like you’re in heaven.
Don’t forget I am a Halloween child.
Take Care and know that my thoughts are with you.
Love,
Sandy
P.S. Please send me Aunt Josie’s address.
October 18, 1998 Dear Michael,
This is the card I picked up at that ADULT STORE in San Jose. I like the outfit.
Quick update regarding my job change: Finally, I had it with the DICTATOR I worked for and decided I needed to eliminate the negative influence he brought into my life-need to maintain my good KARMA. Will miss friends at VALENT but figure I can always stay in touch with them. The new job is proving to be a big challenge which I wanted and needed. My official title is Collection Supervisor/Internationa Accountant. I help the Controllers in Europe, the MidEast, Africa, Asia, Australia (Pacific) and South American, keeping track of their revenue and assist them with their cash projections. I also work on their collections (and all the different currencies) and supervise three employees who collect on the US accounts.
I go home tired every day. When did you say I was to meet you and Alan in NYC? New Year’s Eve 1999? I’ll be ready for a party then!
So, do you have plans for ‘after 12-31-98' when you leave Charles Schwab & Co.? Give me an update. I’m not really motivated to communicate by e-mail lately because I do that all day long for my job. Hope to get a card from you while you're abroad in Italy and can't wait to hear all the wonderful details.
I had the strangest dream about you last week—will share when we talk.
Laser face treatment coming up for me on October 15th and will be home until October 26th...just and FYI.
On my lunch break right now, I need to get back...more later.
P.S. Business card with email enclosed.
I love you,
Dorothy
And my dad’s 1st cousin Susie Garcia-Rosser wrote, and it was sweet of her to send me some cash:
October 19, 1998
Hi Michael, How are you? I wanted to Thank you for the photos from the Denver Garcia Reunion before too much time went by. I appreciate you sending me the pictures of all our descendants. I’m glad to have them.
I’ve been busy roasting green Chile peppers. Someone we know bought us a big sack from New Mexico. I love them but these are so HOT. My hands were on fire. Well, thank you very much and you take care.
I’m sending you his money because I know how much pictures cost to copy.
Regards to the family. Cousin Susie Rosser
‘Happiness comes from solving problems. Happiness is a form of action; it’s an activity and it is a constant work-in-progress.’--Mark Manson, in his book, THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A FUCK
