A Sticky'er Situation

As previously reported, I sent some of these ramblings to Mom. Now, she wants to read more, as my blabbermouth family tells her that there is a new one. Maybe I'll take up a collection to get her a computer so she can just follow along as do all of you that hang on my every utterance.
Because I live far away, I'll stick the blabbermouths with teaching her to use it. What sweet revenge.

Too Quiet

With my wife away, I have noticed how quiet this house can be. The dog is old and sleeps all the time, rarely barking. My phone never rings because no one calls. Little children play outside, and their squeals of delight and the other noises of youth are a welcome break in the silence. It rains so much that no one is even mowing their lawns even though they are getting pretty tall.
I guess that what I'm saying is that I miss my wife. She's not particularly noisy, but she's here. And that's what seems to matter. Just knowing she is around makes it all right. Hope she comes home soon.