Phone Conversation with Grandma

Me: Hey Grandma, it's me, Jackie.

G'ma: Well, hey there Dah-lin' (said in thick Southern accent)

Me: Whatcha up to?

G'ma: Oh, as much as an old lady like me can be up to...not much. What about you?

Me: Just got home from work. I wanted to call and thank you for the set of silver you sent with Mom and Dad. I love it. It's something I'll treasure.

G'ma: Oh, I'm so glad you like it.

Me: How long have you had it.

G'ma: Now let's see. I got that set right after me and your Papaw got married. I always meant to keep adding to it. A serving spoon here and there, you know. But your daddy came along and then Brenda. And we just didn't have the money back then.

Me: KIDS. They mess everything up.

G'ma: laughter...(pause)...I miss your Papaw so much.

Me: I know you do. I do, too. (long pause) Grandma, did you ever think of getting remarried.

G'ma: No. Never. I knew I'd never find anybody I'd love as much as Tennyson. Besides, what would I do now with an old man?

Me: Good point. Well, I'll keep my eyes peeled for you anyway for any cute old men around here.

G'ma: And I'll be looking for a man for you, too.

Me: Deal.