FedEx failed to make a delivery to us the day before yesterday, which bewildered Matt and I because we weren't expecting a package. It turned out to be a big box of protea (Sunrise Protea Farm) sent over from Matt's sister. They are very beautiful, very large, and very alien looking as all protea are. A nice highlight to the week.

During our period of bewilderment, Matt asked me if I ordered anything. I didn't and told him so. Later I discovered on the FedEx notice that the package they were intending to deliver was for him. So why did he think I ordered something? He says, "I thought maybe you bought me a present or something." (With the assumption that I addressed it directly to him.) Maybe I should also inform you that I have never bought him a surprise present without an occasion.

At times like that I think he believes me to be a sweeter, kinder, and much more thoughtful creature than I actually am.