Tuesday, Mar 10 2009
Paper That You Can Trade In
Two years ago today, I called my nephew to wish him a happy birthday. He had turned 7. My sister-in-law answered the phone, and here’s how the conversation went down…
Kris: Evan, Auntie Michelle wants to talk to you.
[Evan grabs the phone.]
Evan: What?
Kris (in background): Um, how about “hello?”
Evan: Hello?
[I immediately sing happy birthday.]
Evan (monotone): Thanks.
[After [...]