Dear So and So

[Crankin]

I can't imagine a librarian being conservative.
When I moved to Miami at age 15, I was told most pointedly that I would be going to hell, because I was not Christian. Geez, this was in Kendall, a very upscale section of Dade County, where there are lots of Jews. It was unnerving and I just couldn't deal with it, so I just kept my brain thinking, I am getting out of here as soon as I can. I did eventually meet like minded people, but the holy rollers and other assorted nuts were there. Arizona was worse, but I was more mature, and I did live in a university city. But I remember feeling shocked that my neighbor had a sign for Bush 1 on her front lawn.
Emily, I hope you feel better. I am definitely better, but not 100%. The only upside is I lost the last bit of weight I have wanted to lose, from the winter.