The year closes.
It’s been good.
I know.
It’s been bad, too.
It’s tested me like never before
But
It hasn’t.
And yet.
The year closes.
I’m not a teacher anymore.
But that’s okay.
I’m still Mrs. Winkler
I still have something to say.
But right now,
Right now.
I just want to play with my cat
Sit next to my husband and daughter
On the couch
Or read.
While
The year closes
Wait ’til tomorrow.
Or the day after.
I’m not done with you yet.
Hey, Mrs. Winkler! 
Hi. I just read your blurb about Tulsa’s Pagoda restaurant. My family and I loved that place! I was looking to see if, by chance, there was a copycat recipe for their delectable, unique egg rolls.
Your article brought back many memories of all the wonderful food my parents and I shared there. I truly enjoyed it. Thank you. Now, I’m all seriousness, how do I make those egg rolls?
Warm regards,
Aloha, former Tulsan
Yes, many happy memories working there. I will check with my friend whose parents owned Pagoda and see if she has a recipe.