Getting to Know Goldie (A Not-so-minor Character)*

as told to Sheila Webster Boneham




Good
morning! Oh my, I’m so honored to be here. I mean, how did you even get my
name? Oh, wait, I’m sure Janet gave it to you, yes? Or maybe Tom? But let
me back up a step. I just wasn’t prepared for this, and look at me, I’m a mess.
I’ve been out in the garden since before dawn. Like to beat the heat, you know.
Here, have a glass of mint-basil iced tea. All