<p>Hi Laura,</p><p>Glad you liked “Happy Birthday,” and thanks for the edits, aside from correcting my tense, which I have had difficulty with, the “dented” pillow works much better. I need to figure out a better way of introducing character comments (he said, she said stuff).  As for the kid, Joey, I can change the name if that would make your editing easier. </p><p>The pieces included here are a bit lighter than Happy Birthday. They’re by the San Diegan, as he leaves his B&B and takes up a rental on Oak Street in Zenna Falls. They were fun to write. I’ll have to find the San Diegan a job, soon. He might replace Eddie, the sandwich maker, at Bernie’s. The piece following these will be a continuation of the kid (Joey), Geronimo girl, and Jimmy Smithers on their way to Cleveland. It’s titled:“Warm Butter Oozing.”  Stay tuned…</p><p>Thanks again,</p><p>Dan</p>