Bertice. Seriously, Bertice. It was funny what I thought as I got ready to go to her house to pick up my mugs --- whether I would be like a gushy fan girl, wanting her to like me, whether or not she would like me, be friendly. I settled myself down a bit. I resolved not to expect a visit. She made us tea and we laughed and talked for an hour. She told me about herself. We clicked, some of the conversations we've had in Facebook private messages setting the stage. She mentioned politics, and not really liking talking about it, but she had, and some of the hateful comments. I told her that I had been happy to see them, and I had. She is the first friend that I have chosen for myself where I know the politics are in general alignment. Well, there was Mary, but Mary changed, and Mary lives in Ohio. At any rate, a very good part of yesterday.
Tyler and I talked a little bit about what motivates people to be their best, about the difference between doing it for outside recognition and inner satisfaction --- the knowledge that you have something the give and the world will miss out if you don't. He tried extra hard on the assignment he had last night, and he thanked me for going over it with him.
I got to give Angela her graduation present yesterday and she was very happy and we got to have a little quiet minute and a hug.
I got to see Kennedy for a little minute.
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