The Postscript: Gladiolas
Yesterday, I bought gladiolas. They are nearly 3 feet tall and bright fuchsia. It is safe to say they are the most exciting thing to appear at my desk in ages.
When I walked in the front door, my husband, Peter, said, “Oh my gosh.”
Translated, that means: “You have gone overboard on the flowers.” But Peter is too nice to say that.
I always have flowers on my desk. I used to feel guilty,…