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May 15, 2007

So, I'm here in Phoenix this week

And what a surprise - it's hot.

I flew in yesterday, and a very nice woman sat next to me on the plane, and we chatted quite a bit. I did happen to mention that I'm rather conservative, and her eyes narrowed just a bit, but she gamely continued our conversation. She didn't get terribly upset when I mentioned that gun ownership was an important right - I know she disagrees, but just because you might disagree with someone doesn't mean you can't talk to them.

We talked about all kinds of things - Valour IT, cats, horses, Army stuff, and how many great restaurants there are in Phoenix. I seldom sit next to people so much fun to talk to.

In the final moments of our flight, she told me her name, Marli Murphy.

Now, for those of you who don't live in the KC area, you are thinking - Marli who ??!! But I have been reading Marli's columns for years. I gushed over her, I'm afraid, as much as if she was a huge movie star. I have always enjoyed her writing - she has a great sense of humor and she is a great story teller. I told her she should get a blog.

I'm not holding my breath - Marli is very busy with her regular job and her freelance writing job - but if she does decide to blog, I'll link her!


Posted by Beth at May 15, 2007 7:13 AM

Comments

Beth,

I hope you keep in touch with her - probably do her some good to see what a real 'gun nut' is actually like.

Posted by: KCSteve at May 15, 2007 1:14 PM

In mentioning gun ownership, did you give her any inkling of what's in your basement?

Posted by: triticale at May 15, 2007 3:21 PM

Beth, you HAVE to come to dinner or something. Mel is going to be so upset if we miss you completely.

This is what I get for not reading closely

Posted by: Chris Byrne at May 16, 2007 12:59 AM