Thank you so much for reading "Time Out for the Living," and for letting me know. I'm glad the telemarketer bit works for you; the scope of the story is so tiny, and I wanted to give Natalie a concrete victory inside it.

>"I love her dragging Nick out to the store"

Oh, I'd forgotten that bit! Thank you for the reminder. :-)

>"This was just really excellent. You give very good Nat."

Thank you! You've been extremely generous with your reading and responses this week; I'm honored and grateful. Thank you very much for the encouragement and reassurance.