O! Mrs. Lee

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One of my favorite folks at work, an African-American woman around 70 years old, who volunteers at the library. She told a story once about being in love with a "Chinese man, Mr. Wong who broke my heart". Supposedly she lied to him about some trivial matter and he broke it off with her. She said she used to love his soup and wondered if he was

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I'll ask -- ok? -- but I might get a little pissed since she's already refused me. :)

[rootedfool]

such a lovely post! lovely woman. warmed my core.

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She might, for sure, even at her age, "warm your core". :) Thanks, Fella.

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And even better when coming from a 70-year-old woman! :)

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I just nearly fell out of my chair, Rascal!

[shawnsyms]

How wonderful! :-)

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Yeah, she's supposed to "retire" here soon. I have to think of something special to add to her going-away party.

[shawnsyms]

Maybe something you hand-made would be nice.

:-)

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That would be a great idea, but you should really see how terrible I am with my hands. She'd huck that knickknack back at me! :)

Maybe I can get her a gift certificate to a Chinese restaurant! :) (She DOES like to eat out.)