Hidden Hearts. Olivia Dade

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СКАЧАТЬ January 19, 2017 11:46 a.m.

      Dear Mary:

      Successful download achieved! Thank you.

      New Nice County resident. And you’re all the help I need.

      Quick question: Do you have any voice dictation software recs? Have you read any reviews? I hate hunting and pecking.

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Thursday, January 19, 2017 4:03 p.m.

      Dear Miles:

      I looked up voice dictation software in our consumer magazines, and I’ve compiled a list of recommendations, along with their individual strengths and drawbacks, below.

      They all have their flaws (apparently, if you write about putting your hand on someone’s waist, you may end up touching their “waste” instead, which is something else entirely), but they’re well-regarded in general. I hope they help you.

      Have you enjoyed your e-books? Do you have a favorite so far?

      Sincerely,

      Mary

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:46 a.m.

      No favorite. Can you see which e-books I check out? If so, is there any way to make that private?

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Tuesday, January 24, 2017 12:01 p.m.

      Dear Mr. O’Connor:

      I can see your e-book checkouts, but only if I bring up your information in my computer. Which is something I would never do out of curiosity or for any other reason than professional necessity. I haven’t seen your account since I created your card. I promise.

      I’m afraid I can’t make that information any more private than it is.

      I apologize for asking something so personal. The e-books you choose to check out are your concern, and yours only.

      Sincerely,

      Mary Higgs

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Thursday, January 26, 2017 3:43 p.m.

      Dear Mary:

      I didn’t mean to imply you were invading my privacy. You were asking a normal and thoughtful question, and I didn’t know how to respond. The last couple of months have been difficult, and I’m out of practice when it comes to communicating with people.

      My favorite book so far is Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston. I guess that seems like an odd choice, but I saw the movie about him and wanted to hear the whole story. Not just about how he injured himself, but his recovery too.

      I’ve also been eyeing books about mountain climbers. Maybe Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. What are your thoughts?

      Warmly and with apologies,

      Miles

      P.S. The voice dictation software is extremely helpful. As you can probably tell from the length of this message. Thank you for your recommendations.

      P.P.S. So far, I haven’t inadvertently handled anyone’s waste. But I have sent an e-mail with the word “whore” in it instead of “horror.” (I had to change it just now too. Apparently the software believes I’m very interested in whores. I hadn’t thought it knew me well enough to make that judgment, but…)

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:18 p.m.

      Dear Miles:

      Oh, I’m so glad I didn’t offend you! (Either with my reference to “waste” or by asking a personal question.)

      I haven’t read Ralston’s book or seen the movie about him. I think I would find the latter upsetting. I’m not much for bloodshed, either in movies or in print. I’m more a fan of period dramas or anything about art, film, music, etc. Right now, I’m halfway through a biography of Matisse, and the illustrations are gorgeous.

      I did read Into Thin Air for our adult book club, though, and I highly recommend it. It’s a gripping account, and if you find yourself interested in that particular incident on Everest, I can point you to other books on the topic. And it’s not gory at all. (I have to admit that I still had trouble reading it. But that’s not Krakauer’s fault.)

      Sincerely,

      Mary

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:27 p.m.

      What kind of trouble?

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:33 p.m.

      I found it hard to read about people putting themselves in such a dangerous situation, especially since I knew it would all go terribly wrong. (Or should I say “whore”ably wrong?)

      Sincerely,

      Mary

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:40 p.m.

      Ah. I see what you mean.

      How do you feel about people who put themselves in a position to be hurt by doing something stupid or dangerous? Do you still have sympathy for them? Or do they get what they deserve?

      FROM: [email protected]

      TO: [email protected]

      Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:55 p.m.

      Do I have sympathy for risk-takers who get injured? Well, of course. Taking risks СКАЧАТЬ