"So how are you settling in?" Parker asked Giusseppe, peering at him over her sunglasses. "Doing the priest thing."

Giusseppe gave her an amused look, and said, "Very well, thank you for asking. How is that separation of Church and Parker developing? Still in a Cold War?"

( A conversation, with ocean view. )

( Parker's in-box had a few unique items in it this morning.(cut for narrative and large postcards) )