Stories from the past six months are discussed. Wine glasses are being filled. So I say to my family: “By the way, I have news too.” All in one turn to me – now she finally comes up with a plus-one again. “Wait, sister,” my brother fills the glasses again. Me: “Seriously, years have gone by that I thought I could really live without it. But I’m so done with it. It’s coming on Monday.” My brother again: “Only Monday, why didn’t you bring him?” Me, surprised: “What am I supposed to do here with a leaf blower?”
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