REGARDS

Regarding breakfast in Montreal; it was really good, and we also used it to show our beloved big brother the back end of the Mango Machine. And in spite of appearances, we did return from Montreal back to our so-called life, which of late has involved the prancing through fields of daisies with such time-consuming intensity that we haven’t had time to even say hello to you all. Hello.

Regarding the recent passage about life before we moved here, we want you to know that no matter what happened, we were never destined to become bearded anythings, since we are congenitally unable to grow a beard.

Regarding Gamelan breakthroughs, we’ve had one. It felt good.

Regarding Murphy’s Law, we are feeling distinctly unwell, just in time for our vacation in Barbados.

Regarding whether or not we’ll be bringing our camera with us on vacation, the jury is still out.

Regarding beach reading, we have a few goodies in the ol’ beach bag, including a couple of classic old-school murder mysteries.

Regarding what you’re planning to do while we’re away, we hope it will include activities that will increase our readership among the wealthy, famous and powerful. Because, you see, we’re going to need a few more high-quality readers in order to move to the next level of our secret plan.

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BREAKFAST IN MONTREAL

Asparagus, english muffins, poached eggs with a fontina bechamel, and frothed orange juice.

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