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Alien Invasion
This week, I’ve been in San Francisco for meetings. At the end of a hectic day enjoying a martini with friends, I made the mistake of checking my phone and learned that my building was in the midst of a bedbug crisis. OMG. Terrifying emails were flying back and forth, and they were mostly in CAPS. Apparently one owner was crying. Maybe because I was hundreds of miles and 2 days away from home and really couldn’t do anything, I decided to stay calm, even though in the past that has never stopped me from worrying. Today, the exterminator inspected my apartment, and HALLELUJAH, I’ve been spared.
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Amen to your Hallelujah! I’m impressed with your composure. Bedbugs are terrifying. So relieved that you and Rose are spared.
A few people in the building ended up throwing out their mattresses. I feel spared and I’m so grateful.
Amen indeed. Hope the extermination is successful for those who need it!
Yes, Kathy. I hope they’re gone forever!