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9 years, 4 months ago

if had more money

[...] Always busy on weekends. If had more money, could hire maid, hire garden guy, freeing me up to find box, fill box, bury box. Or have garden guy bury box, after I fill. Or have maid fill. But do no have money for garden guy or maid, or money for treasure box, or treasure to put it in, and in f…

—p.127 Tenth of December The Semplica Girl Diaries (109) by George Saunders
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9 years, 4 months ago

stretched a bit thin these days

Some recent problems with Visa. Full. Past full. Found out at YourItalianKitchen, when Visa declined. Left Pam and kids there, walked rapidly out with big fake smile, drove to ATM. Then scary moment as ATM card also declined. Nearby wino said ATM was broken, directed me to different ATM. Thanked wi…

—p.125 The Semplica Girl Diaries (109) by George Saunders
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9 years, 4 months ago

actually, one figurine might not be excessive

As for party, Lilly said she would rather not have one. I asked, Why not, sweetie? She said, Oh, no reason. I said, Is it because of our yard, our house? Is it because you are afraid that, given our small house and bare yard, party might be boring or embarrassing?

At which she burst into tears a…

—p.119 The Semplica Girl Diaries (109) by George Saunders
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9 years, 4 months ago

I aspire to be rich myself

Just reread that last entry and should clarify.

Am not tired of work. It is a privilege to work. I do not hate the rich. I aspire to be rich myself. And when we finally do get our own bridge, trout, tree house, SGs, etc., at least will know we really earned them, unlike, say, the Torrinis, who, …

—p.118 The Semplica Girl Diaries (109) by George Saunders
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9 years, 4 months ago

do not really like rich people

Let him off leash, he shot me hostile look, took dump extremely close to porch.
Watched to see if kids would take initiative and pick up. But no. Kids only slumped past and stood exhausted by front door. Knew I should take initiative and pick up. But was tired and had to come in and write in this …

—p.118 The Semplica Girl Diaries (109) by George Saunders