A letter from my friend Erick

"i am pleased with your answers. i am also pleased with the progress of
your recovery after having your back removed. i know how uncomfortable
it must be to:
-sit back in a chair
-lie down
-hug your friends
-tell funny stories
but i see that your arabic writing skills are coming along. i too can
write in arabic. my name, e.g., is %)_*(@~. that's pronounced
'blek-blek-ramalamadingdong.' i see that you also remember the old
CATullus. derousse's naughtiness was excellent. all told, it was a
good report, yours.

love,
e.
"