Tues. Aug 2nd

BIRTHDAYS

Bonjour Grann,

I never liked the attention. Ma mere would say otherwise, Grann. She would say that I at least enjoyed making others laugh when I was younger, but she would also say that I never socialized with strangers as well as K.J.

I always felt like an awkward duck, pushed out on stage, with tap shoes on, and no dance rhythm, but asked to dance.

But Grann, I could always count on you when I was all alone. Life's always been my worse subject, and I don't know why I bother, but for you Grann, my family, and of course, Bijou.

Today's my birthday, and my mother will be baking and wrapping gifts, hoping it's not all for nothing; hoping that I return with tap shoes on, dancing.

A cake made from strawberries

Grann, tell Ma mere I'm sorry I'm not there for my birthday. Please tell everyone I'm sorry, and to sleep well.