#183

To: Jimi
From: Joni

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Thurs, January 11

Dear Jimi -

I’ve started at least one letter a day since we last spoke.

You told me to come home, but not if it’s only for you - I understand that.

However, the truth is I want to come back to Cleveland but at this point, my biggest reason is you. Actually, that can’t be too bad… I’m crazy about you. But more realistically (who wants to be realistic?), since I’m not interested in laying any trips on you, I’ll stay put.

So, on that note, I want to say, I think of you often & have some wonderful thoughts of you… I’d love to have more.

I’d sure like to see you again soon and look into those beautiful, playful, blue eyes - .

In the meantime, who knows, I may find a totally independent reason to return.

Take care of yourself - I hope business is good this season. I tried to call you in Columbus but the number I have is wrong. Call or write soon. I definitely want to keep in touch.

Would you believe I have no good, recent pictures of myself? (Well, at least I’m not vain!) I’m working on correcting that and a.s.a.p, I will send you a recent pic. The enclosed picture is 2 years old.

Love,
Joni