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Trains

Trying to write on the train isn’t easy. You have to time your words to the wobble and jerk. Crossings mean a bumpier ride. We went through very quick this time, kinda like blinking and we’re there. It looks like we can make the 8:05, provided D’s train is on time. I don’t know if we’re stopping or not. We’re 3 minutes out of Glenview . Staying in Chicago overnight depends on D, whether she wants to or not. We’ll have to call N and tell her to be at the station at 9:30 then. Part of me wants to stay in Chicago , do something different for a change. However, at this point, we can’t really afford it. Any train after dark is pretty boring, not much to see unless you’re in a city. We’re in Glenview , and there’s a sign saying Union Station is having mechanical problems, and all trains leaving maybe 15 minutes late. I wonder if that was the trouble on December 23rd. I got bad news from the owner of Planet Bead. All of MATC ’s jewelry classes have been cancelled. They will not be