Adjusting sounded so polite.
My children called often.
Adele always listened too closely.
« Mama, you sound tired. »
« I’m seventy-four, » I told her. « Tired comes with the receipt. »
Jeremiah tried and failed.
My children called often.
« Need me this weekend? »
« For what? »
« Nothing. Just to check the gutters. I heard we’re expecting some rain. »