A Good Excuse

The promised stories will appear directly; there has been a 3 week interval of computer shutdown.  I used the time to do some new knitting and baking and getting ready for the installation of new kitchen cabinets, countertop and sink.  We also had a flood  and big problems with the heat.  This is reminding me of a comment by an old friend whose name was Coral.  She told me she was late one day to pick up her mother. As soon as mother got into the car, Coral started on a stream of excuses.  Mother said, " My Dear, if you have a good excuse, one is enough."