Dear Lauren,

The weather is very nice right now. Not too hot, but cool with a breeze. Doesn't that sound nice? You should come home and feel it to believe it.
Clarence and Tommie added a back sun room to their house. They are very proud of it. Doesn't that sound pleasant? You should come see it. They'd like that.
Austin City Limits is next weekend. There are a lot of cool bands coming to play. Doesn't that sound like fun? You should fly back to hear them.
The trees are turning colors? You got to attend the opening to a new movie? You were invited to a famous guy's after-party last week? And your new apartment kicks ass?
Sigh.
Okay, stay in New York then.

Your friend,
Ann