Stephanie Bryant
Interlude
Interlude
Date: 5/22/2013 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Charlotte--
Woah, that was hilarious! I’d like to say I can’t believe “Henry” thought you’d still come in for a cat-hair-laden nightcap, but…. I’ve met his type, and I can totally believe it.
You have a real gift with a turn of phrase, Charlotte. I know you said you’re trying to get published, but have you considered writing a blog about your dating life?
--David
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Date: 5/22/2013 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
David--
Not really. It’s not like it’s unique or anything.
--C
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Date: 5/22/2013 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Not unique? Are you kidding me? That was a great story-- so what if it’s not unique?
--D
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Date: 5/22/2013 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
I’m just not sure my writing lends itself to blogging. And besides-- it’s not like I’m dating seriously or anything. It’s more like a hobby.
--C
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Date: 5/22/2013 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
That’s why you’d be a perfect “dating blogger.” Like that chick from Sex and the City.
--D
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Date: 5/22/2013 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
I’ll think about it. How would I get started?
--C
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Date: 5/22/2013 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
I’ll send you some links. You can definitely start for free with one of the hosted sites, or get your own URL if you’d rather.
A friend of mine did the marketing for my writing website. I’ll send him your contact info?
--David
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Date: 5/23/2013 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
As long as his name isn’t Henry!
--Charlotte
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Date: 5/24/2013 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Hah-- no, he’s fine. Married, 2 kids. Upstate New York. You’ll love him.
--D
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Date: 5/26/2013 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
Cool, thanks.
So, how are you getting on, now that the ex has moved out? Did she move out finally?
--C
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Date: 5/26/2013 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
She did. The cat and I (only one, I swear!!) are doing fine.
--D
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Date: 5/26/2013 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
Cat’s name?
--C
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Date: 5/26/2013 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Jane Eyre.
--D
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Date: 5/26/2013 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
You’re kidding. The ex named her?
--C
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Date: 5/26/2013 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
No. I did. I like the novel. Sue me.
--D
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Date: 5/24/2013 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
Hahahah. You’re such a romantic.
--C
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Date: 5/26/2013 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
I really am. I want the whole package. Love, family, home, mind-blowing sex, cuddles in front of the fireplace, camping trips in the summer.
--David
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Date: 5/26/2013 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
I hate to camp.
--C
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Date: 5/26/2013 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Well, I hate to date. So at least we have two things not-in-common.
--D
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Date: 5/26/2013 11:30 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
Yep. Totally incompatible.
You want to tell me one of your bad date stories?
--C
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Date: 5/28/2013 1:09 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Not really. All my recent dating was relationshippy with Julia. I’d rather not talk about that stuff right now. Not enough whiskey in the house.
--David
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Date: 5/28/2013 1:16 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
Top: David Jones ;
David,
I understand. Sorry-- didn’t mean to bring up something touchy.
--C
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Date: 5/29/2013 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Charlotte,
Nah, I’m sorry. I was grouchy last night when I wrote those. I found one of Julia’s CD organizers. She has all that stuff on her hard drive now, but it’s still crap I gotta put in a box and mail to her in fucking Alaska.
I swear, some days I just want to pack everything up and move the hell out of here. Get away from all the memories, all the people. We had all the same friends, and now they’re dividing us up like Halloween candy. “Well, I don’t want David because he tastes like licorice….” Ugh!
--D
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Date: 5/29/2013 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
You…. taste like licorice?
--C
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Date: 5/29/2013 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Very funny.
--D
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Date: 5/29/2013 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
Ooooh kaaaay.
I’m sorry my bad date story ended up being less entertaining.
--C
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Date: 5/29/2013 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Charlotte,
Don’t be ridiculous. It was the highlight of my day. I’d love to read another, if you have more to tell.
--David
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Date: 5/29/2013 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
David,
Do I ever! Come to think of it, I should probably contact your friend about that blogging space. I’ve been jotting down some notes about my first dates, and they’re kind of hilarious if you didn’t have to live through them. I mean, some of them are just hilarious anyway, but… yeah.
--Charlotte
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Date: 5/29/2013 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: David Jones ;
To: Charlotte Engles ;
Charlotte,
Tell me more. What was the weirdest date you went on?
--David
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Date: 5/29/2013 11:09 PM
Subject: Re: Crazy Cat Lady
From: Charlotte Engles ;
To: David Jones ;
David,
Ah, how about the most awkward public moment? That would have to be Butter Knife Guy….
--C