Why It Matters

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By

James Stafford

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From The Stacks: The Ames Brothers – Exactly Like You

“Hello, Smith residence.  Oh, hi Peggy.  Yes, Walt and I had a lovely time, thank you again.  Your home is so beautiful.  Oh really?  We were going to get aluminum siding last summer but Walt opted for the Buick.  Why didn’t you tell me Stan was such a good bridge player?  Oh, stop that —…

“Hello, Smith residence.  Oh, hi Peggy.  Yes, Walt and I had a lovely time, thank you again.  Your home is so beautiful.  Oh really?  We were going to get aluminum siding last summer but Walt opted for the Buick.  Why didn’t you tell me Stan was such a good bridge player?  Oh, stop that — he did not keep making us Manhattans just to get an edge.

“Listen, Pegs, can I call you back in a few?  I’m rubbing one out to my Ames Brothers photos.  Thanks, hon, you’re a doll.”

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  1. James Stafford

    I’m glad to know that I could add to your pain. Hope you’re feeling better.

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  2. Kelly Mahan Jaramillo

    Ahhhhhh – I have had a horrible stomach flu for over a week, and it really does hurt to laugh, but oh so worth it.

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  3. James Stafford

    But you’re a romance writer. Where else would it go? :p

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  4. James Stafford

    I was this close to working that song in but thought no one would get the reference. Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity.

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  5. James Stafford

    I think that’s the one who got to her…

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  6. Thoughtful Whatnot

    I always wondered what the naughty lady from Shady Lane looked like.

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  7. laura b.

    hee hee! Thanks, James, you’re a doll 🙂

    BTW, do you see the way that one Ames brother is giving her the eye?

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  8. Olivia Brynn

    You crack me up. I had no idea where that was going lol

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