An' Proud of It, Darlin' Deanie!

Believe me, darlin', I'm countin' my lucky stars, nite 'n day, day 'n nite, for havin' as sweet 'an gramatical a penpal as you! An' I'm not even in jail! 'Course that don't mean we can't have conjungle visits now 'an again now does it, sweet-thang? Wink Wink!

Seriously, I'm enjoyin' every word I hear from you, but don't worry if you can't make it to the 'puter. You've filled my cup 'o happiness so chock full, I slosh with glee every step I take. Gotta keep stoppin' 'an wringin' out my socks. I'm steerin' clear of small appliances these days to avoid 'lectrocutin' myself. Just thinkin' 'bout you lights up my life 'an brings an ear-to-ear grin to my face. Yup, I'm a happy man walkin'!

'Cuz my gennelmanly motto's always been, "Ladies First," I kinda thought maybe I'd be Wile E, but if'n you wanna be Wile E, well, that's all right E with me, too. Whatever you want, darlin'. We could even take turns chasin' each other 'round 'n round, but one thang's for certain, baby, we'd better not both be Wile E at the same time E or else E we're gonna have a head-on collision, smack dab in the kissers! Ouch E! Ouch E! Ouch E!

Sure hope thang's have settled down a mite for you, Deanie. 'Member, darlin', it's the lil'thangs in life that count big time. All the rest's just clutter. Those lil'thangs are right under our noses if'n we take the time to sniff'em out. Best of all, they're free of charge, which should appeal to the big spenders in the crowd. Don't mean to get all preachy on you, sweetheart, especially when I know you know what I'm talkin' 'bout better 'n I do, myself. Still, a friendly word now 'an again from your adorin' Bud E might help to remind you that it's not your 'magination, but as true as truisms git. Just wish I could be by you to hear those birdies singin' their lil'heartsies out 'an to hold your hand while that ol'red sun goes down...again!

Darlin', you must be sidekick or somethan' 'cuz I was just researchin' Jimmy Dorsey, when you go an' send me some of his music! I've got a great Dorsey story that I promise to share with you someday. You remind me of his "All This and Heaven, Too."

You give me your love
And your love is like a melody
Deep in my heart
I will carry the song with me
You bring a love so divine
All this is mine
And heaven, too

XO
Bud