Getting Better

Fiorella was leery when her Realtor came by and introduced her to two young college students who clean out houses on the side, but they turned out to be not only helpful, but pleasant. Besides, Fio likes company.
   She also appreciates phone calls like the one from Friend Paula this morning. All silence and no vocal intercourse make Fio a dull girl.
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The college boys got down all the paintings on the stairwell except for Fiorella's full-length self-portrait. It makes sense--your girl always has been stubborn.
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The garage door won't close, and Fio thinks it's the mechanism rather then the clicker because she's tried both clickers on it. Just what someone whose garage is full to overflowing with family treasures doesn't need.
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Fiorella's mother died at the age your girl is now, but Fio's decided to wait awhile. She hasn't paid up her burial policy, and she's still got a book or two in her--if she can ever beat out technology.
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Oops! Just when your faithful correspondent thought she was leveling out, her car started flashing red lights and a message about the tires needing more air. GRRRRRRR....