Today I found myself standing in a cow pasture, in my gold ballet flats, swatting giant flies away from my head as I stood staring at a dead and decomposing alligator. The sun was hot and pounding down on my already aching head and I looked down, wondering how in the world this fit into my job description.
It wasn't accidental that I was here, a coworker thought I might like to look at this lovely animal to see if I wanted the bones for our comparative collection. I couldn't even begin to think about how I would transport this smelly thing back to the museum. No thanks, I'll pass.
My twin sister is coming to visit me in a few weeks. I can't wait. It will be the recharging that I need, to be around family and to have someone know me perfectly, exactly how I am. No pretending or tired smiles. We are going to sit on the beach, eat macaroni and cheese and peaches, and snuggle.
Glad you didn't dray the alligator back. I know you and J will have a great time.
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