Dear Tom -

I am full of Chinese Food - I haven’t had it in a long tme and in never tasted so good - thank you - a lovely Mother’s Day gift. I enjoyed it enormously.

I must tell you that when I called in my order, I no sooner gave my phone number than the girl said, “OH, your son has told us that he is paying for everything - what do you want?” So I ordered some vegetable fried rice, an order of egg rolls and some Shrimp Chow Mein. She said “What else?” I said, “That’s it.” her voice went up 1,000 decibles and she said, “BUT, YOUR SON IS PAYING FOR It~!!!!!” I explained that I lived alone and that what I ordered was just fine. Her disappointment was palpable - I think she expected that I would put in a supply for a year! People are funny.

You are very thoughtful - I will have a left-over lunch today - and I’ll think of you. Love, Mum