So this pops up in my inbox:
Subject: Little House
From: Dad
Date: Thursday, Feb 11, 2010 2:57 pm
To: girlboymusic
CC: MomWe lost power in the middle of the storm yesterday. We have no electricity, which means no heat. Today, I have the fireplace going, we are putting food in metal containers and putting it in the garage, shoveling snow, etc.
You always wanted to live in”Little House on the Prarie” didn’t you? You’re welcome top come here and rough it. Or, mom and I can come and bunk with you.
Dad
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He thinks he’s being sarcastic, but honestly, the only aspect of that situation that seems remotely unappealing to me is the lack of Internet access, and even that’s like…whatever, I’ve been thinking about giving up Twitter for a while anyway.