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Laura O'Keefe's avatar

Richard, this funny and charming piece is something to kvell about! Please consider finding a wider audience for it--maybe the New York Times, as one of the humorous opinion pieces they occasionally run.

By the way, Joe and I have made our travel plans for New Orleans. We'll be there May 9th till the 16th. Let's find a way to meet up then! I just hope it won't be extremely hot then, as I for one will be totally schvitzing.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thanks, Laura! I'm glad you liked the piece. The Times! I keep trying, they keep saying no. Oy!

That's great you and Joe are coming. Is this partially because of Jazz Fest? I will absolutely make a point of coming over to see you guys! Save me one dinner at least!

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olivier's avatar

Hahaha! You could teach her "Go make"!

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Now THAT would be an accomplishment.

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David G's avatar

Look up Poshkudnik and think who first comes to mind.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

I looked it up, but I think everyone who does will have a different person come to mind.

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David G's avatar

Also spelled poshkudnak

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Nancy Harmon Jenkins's avatar

Beautiful, funny (laughed out loud at the end, I did!), and delightful! Agree with Laura O'Keefe--it deserves a wider audience.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

I'm glad you liked it, Nancy. Believe me, I'd love a wider audience!

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Margaret Keeping's avatar

So interesting - and a really funny ending. She's great.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

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olivier's avatar

Merci, Richard. Une histoire qui met de bonne humeur, de bon matin. Does Manon understand any Yiddish?

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Not yet. But she often acts meshuggeneh, that's for sure. Thanks for reading!

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