For A,

I remember you knitting in my class. (Trendsetter. :) It calmed you and kept you focused. I know you got picked on by others at school and that still makes me sad. I also know you had other teachers you liked better, and I am so glad! You learned to speak French from the best. And I also remember showing a short music clip from Hedwig. I also appreciated your note years later- recalling that moment. It was special to me too. After Paris I think you said you were in California? 

Well A, I wish you well. I hope you have a wildly gorgeous partner (as you requested) and are thriving after high school. Remember when I tried to speak French? I had been listening to French language CD’s on the way to school. I tried it out in class. You said “I did not understand one word of what you said.” Ha! You were so right. Thanks for challenging me both in my philosophical content and my fashion sense. (I don’t have that book you and your friend made for me on cute outfits anymore, but the memory lasted.) You inspire me. 

Bad knitting and all- I still try. I hope you (all) stay warm in this dark place.

Ciao for now ~I N