30 July 2013
My dear friends around the world:
I’m happy to report that I arrived safely at my destination in New Jersey. It didn’t take as long as I thought it would, but I sure am happy to be done traveling. Being squashed into an airmail envelope, even a padded one with bubble-wrap, for a week isn’t as delightful as it’s made out to be – in-flight entertainment was on the sparse side, though I did have lots of fun popping the bubbles.
My hostess, Paprika (who has her very own – and very funny – blog here), was very excited to greet me and practically skipped up the driveway to welcome me into her home. I got to meet her cats, Linus and Sam, but they aren’t too sure about me just yet. I suspect we’ll have to get to know each other a bit better before we’re cozy.
I was exhausted from the traveling and the jet lag. It is a stunningly gorgeous summer day here, so I asked Paprika if I could take a nap in her hammock in the garden. I slept for a bit and now feel refreshed and ready to meet Oregano when he gets home from work this evening.
The Fantastical Voyages of Flat Kathy 
F.K., I love the photo of you arriving in the mail box. I’m surprised Reggie didn’t cut eye-holes in the envelope so you could see out. Sounds like you had fun popping those bubbles.
Have a good nap after your trip and say “hello” to Paprika for me.
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What an ingenious suggestion, Sybil! Reminds one of portholes on a ship…
But, to be honest, given the reputation of our postal services, I really didn’t want to call attention to the fact that Flat Kathy was travelling inside that envelope – she might have been abducted and held for ransom, or worse! We are just incredibly relieved that she reached her destination safely.
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Flat Kathy, how exciting to see that you’ve been traveling again! And now you’re in New Jersey. How cool is that? P.S. I like the name Paprika.
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It is lovely to hear from you again, Kathy. And great to be in New Jersey – which isn’t actually all THAT far from the Upper Peninsula in Michigan, is it? I do hope I’ll get to meet you in person some day.
P.S. I also like the name Paprika. Her husband is called Oregano – and Oregano’s mom is Rosemary, and their friends are Cinnamon and Caraway… isn’t that interesting? I wonder whether they also have friends like Basil and Thyme and Fennel…
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how fun! heard about you from Paprika’s blog, and finally stopping by.
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Hello Pix & Kardz – welcome to Flat Kathy’s blog! Always a pleasure to meet a friend of Paprika’s. I hope you enjoyed your browsing. See you again!
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