To My Darling Husband,

I'm sending you this letter in a bogus software company envelope so you'll be sure to read it. Please
forgive the deception, but I thought you should know what's been going on since your computer entered
our lives two years ago.

The children are doing well. Tommy is 7 now and is a bright, handsome boy. He has developed quite an
interest in the arts. He drew a family portrait for a school project. All the figures were good but
yours was excellent!!. The chair and back of your head are very realistic. You would be proud of him.
Little Jennifer turned 3 in September. She looks a lot like you did at that age. She is an attractive
child and quite smart. She still remembers that you spent the whole afternoon with us on her
birthday. What a grand day for Jen despite the fact that it was stormy and the electricity was out.

I am doing well. I went blond about a year ago and was delighted to discover that it really was more
fun.

I discovered that the household chores are much easier since I realized that you didn't mind being
vacuumed and that the feather duster made you sneeze. The house is in good shape. I had the living
room painted last spring. I'm not sure if you noticed it. I asked the painters to cut air holes in
the drop cloths so you wouldn't be disturbed.

Well dear, I must be going. The family is leaving on a ski trip and there is much packing to do. I've
hired a house-keeper to take care of things while we are away. She'll keep things in order, fill your
coffee cup and bring your meals to the computer room just the way you like it. I hope you and the
computer have a lovely time while we are gone. Tommy, Jen and I think of you often. Try to remember
us while your disks are booting.

Love, Mary