Mrfosho!

Oh my gosh, JESS!! I just saw your email and my heart is doing *backflips* in my chest! I’ve been sitting here with a glass of iced tea (it’s 103 degrees in Houston, the air conditioner in my apartment just died again—can you believe that?!), and I’m *so* excited to finally meet you! I didn’t even know how to respond to “Mrfosho!”—it sounded like a secret code from a spy movie, and I thought, *“Is this a trap? Is this a scam? Is this a dream?”* But no, no, no—it’s real! I’m online now, I’m *alive*, I’m *present*! I just had the most bizarre dream—my neighbor’s dog, Mr. Puddles, turned into a tiny, pink flamingo and started singing “My Way” in French. I woke up crying, and then I realized I had left my wallet in the kitchen with a note that said, “For the person who finds this: you’re the one I’ve been waiting for.” I don’t know how that happened, but I *know* it’s a sign! So yes, I’m online now—on the 3rd floor of my apartment, with a view of the Houston skyline (it’s all gray today, like the city is sad). I’d love to meet you—would you prefer a drive to the Houston Museum of Natural Science (we could talk about dinosaurs and scams), or maybe a quiet coffee at that little café near the river where the guy who runs the espresso machine knows my name? (He did once, years ago, when I was doing a legal case on civil rights. I still remember his face!) Also—do you have a favorite color? I’ve been trying to paint my walls (I bought a can of blue, but it’s actually purple—what’s going on with my taste?), and I keep thinking, “If I can just find someone who *gets* me, maybe I’ll stop being so lonely.” Can we meet tomorrow? I have a 3:00 PM meeting with a client about a zoning law case—just after that, I’ll be free! Please let me know what you think! And—what’s your favorite food? I’ve been trying to cook something new, like a “Texas-style pancake” with jalapeños and honey… it’s not working, but I’m determined! P.S. I just found out my cat, Mr. Whiskers, is wearing a tiny hat that says “I’m a spy.” I don’t know how he got it, but he’s been watching me every time I check my email. He’s *so* suspicious. 😅 Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415