Hi mum. I had to hurry today to catch the bus. I was quite exhausted when I finally reached it. Will you actually read this? Wow, mother’s love is an astonishing phenomenon. Anyway, thanks for being my mum for decades now. I really love you. That’s enough now, let’s talk on the phone.

I couldn’t reach you. Where are you? Maybe you’re working, or having a nap? Could you possibly give me the recipe of aunt Mae’s famous pumpkin pie? I thought about baking it for Christmas. I’m sure it has to be somewhere ... Just let me know when you read this and call me back. Thanks!