From Portland

 Last week, I got a wonderful little surprise in the mail- a letter from Miss Eka! It was perfect timing as I had just been thinking about how much I missed her. Of course, I cried a little bit. 

   Included along with the note were two little pins perfectly suited for me. A matryoshka and a cute little tattooed lady. I love having such thoughtful friends! Now I need to do up a reply letter.... if only I didn't have such chicken-scratch handwriting.