www.inkthinkerblog.com — Today my phone rang around 11:30. The voice on the other end of the line was familiar, but I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why the person it sounded like would be calling me.
Me: Good morning, this is Kristen.
Guy: Uh, hi.
Me: Hi.
Guy: I, uh, found your thing about proofreading and editing websites?
Me: Yes? How can I help you?
Guy: Well, I was wondering if you could help with mine.
Me: Okay, well I’m in front of the computer right now, so do you know the address off the top of your head? I can pull it up right now.
Guy: Sure. It’s w-w-w-dot-andy–
Me: (screaming) It IS you!!!!!!!
Andy: (cracking up)
Talk about a blast from the past! I’ve been friends with this guy since I was like 5 (I’m not kidding–kindergarten through 12th grade in the same class!), but we lost touch in 2003-ish. I ran into his brother at the poetry festival and asked him to pass along my info, so I guess he did! Long story short, my friend is married and has a baby on the way, and I’m looking forward to meeting wife and baby in March when I go home for a wedding. Talk about a blast from the past. This kid and I used to be on the lit mag together in high school. Awesome.
And he totally had me going there, too.
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An imposter is a customs house official. I think you meant impostor. And no, I don’t care if your dictionary disagrees with me!
Um, yes, I knew that, right. ;] Seriously, Dick, I learn something new every time I come into contact with you. I’m going to leave the title as is so others can see what you’re talking about, and I humbly thank you for the info! You’re a crusader for correctness. I like that.