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Sandy Read Reiberg's avatar

Always interesting, Bob. Thanks for another great read.

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tomheneghan@gmail.com's avatar

👍

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Jonathan Close's avatar

She sounds much too stuffy to have dropped any of those goofy faces we all love, but what about Bongbong? I mean with a name that good ...

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tomheneghan@gmail.com's avatar

🤣

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Rita Jane Gabbett's avatar

Great piece, but what I want to know is this: What was the lede of your story on that evening? And, did you ask her about the shoes? Of course, then you might still be in prison...

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Robert  Basler's avatar

I think the lede was Bongbong confirming the kidney thing. Her shoe collection was very old news by then, so, no...

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Bob Reiberg's avatar

Oh, that you had kept the lady's token, that I might have been favored with viewing it while at your evening soirees, drinking a gin, catching small references to your travels, processing some deep analysis concerning the history of the Broad Ripple and, of course, enjoying refreshments with your family.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Come on over, Bob, and I'll put out a box of Kleenex...

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Chris Malone's avatar

Did you check under the table? Maybe she left a pair of shoes. 🙂

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Robert  Basler's avatar

don't be silly. Chris. Her shoes wouldn't fit me....

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