Lettesr from the Inside, Michael Swango, #70

My Dear Kelly,

I would say "I hope your holidays were GREAT!"- but that woudl not be me, nor would it reflect reality, based on your letter received just before Christmas. As you so succinctly put it: "The holiday season sucks." So sorry to hear about the cancelled trip and your falling out with what sounded like a good friend. They (She) would have to be to travel overseas with them! Plus the bizarre complication with the lawsuit and her "baby daddy" which somehow involves you. Your life these days is the opposite of "No Drama Obama"--although things have gotten pretty complicated for his administration these past few weeks as well.

You've been on my mind a lot these past few days/thinking of you with all that's going on. Wanting to get this out to you today-no time to describe what you sooo need right now. Suffice it to say he doesn't need to be your soulmate, but someone who you trust totally with your body...certain things are only done with a partner you trust. (Don't get me started on that! Actually you can if you are interested.) Would love to elaborate, but that would probably make you somewhat uncomfortable--although is shouldn't. Anyway, perhaps will discuss in my next letter....but as I move on, know that I genuinely hope things improve as the holiday season ENDS...

Hoping to receive an update from you before the next long weekend--New Years Day++ General apologies for all the delays at this end and through the mails this time of year.

Again: Please send "Rant Heard 'Round the World" and the on-line commentary/reaction. You know I love your on-line persona, Rachel...!

Speaking of the "real" Glee Rachel: They've been showing repeats/Last week two of my personal favorites: The football team dancing to Beyonce's "Single girl" with Kurt as the kicker; AND the song that affects me so much: ALONE by Heart--sung by Kristin Chenoweth. Talk about a huge voice from such a tiny woman. Have you ever seen her in person on stage? She's supposed to be good... I'm curious.

If and when you are able--would love to hear exactly how you became embroiled in the legal machinations between your friend and her "baby daddy". Even for New York it sounds weird. How do these things find you, KK?

Must ask if you have any good snowstorms stories from New York. You guys got hit pretty good. Sounds like Long Island got hit even worse. did you barricade yourself in your warm apartment with DVDs and Chinese? Or were ou forced to venture out in your knee-high boots and winter clothes?

>Have you followed the Amanda Knox case in Italy? Just a travesty. Hope she has strong inner resources to draw on while the appeal drags on...

>So you were talking about Don Draper as a sociopath (I absolutely agree with you) Side-by-side comparison enclosed.


Still more to write, Kelly, AND hope to recieve a letter from you either Wed or Thu. So--another letter for sure over the Long Weekend #2.

Again-take care-thinking of you & sending out positive thoughts. Have a safe and healthy New Year. you will survive, as always.

More to follow, Kelly.

XOXO
GG & MP (Melrose Place) & 90201 & VD (Vampire Diaries)

Yours,
Michael