Karen, Erik and Jack

Dear Sir or Madam,

Sometime last night or this morning, between the hours of 9 pm and 7:30 am, you stumbled upon my somewhat-beloved car (aka Jack Bauer) and decided to help yourself to its contents. Thanks for stopping by! I just wish that you had dropped by our home as well, so I could have introduced you to our cat, Holly. She likes to cuddle!

I hope you enjoy the iPod that you took. Although to be honest, the only reason I had that iPod in there was because it has not worked in almost two years and I left it in the glove compartment because I could not bring myself to throw out such a shiny, pretty thing. So, enjoy your new paperweight! Perhaps you took it in an effort to free me from the chains of materialism in an effort to follow a more Zen Buddhist doctrine. If so, namaste.

Also, I notice that you took a single CD – Parachute by Guster. I think you’ll like it – my favorite is Track 10. Although, you’re really missing out because you did not take any of the other CDs. 100 Days, 100 Nights by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings is truly an excellent CD with a mix of classic and neo-soul. There’s also a rare collection of B-sides and early work from The Shins. But perhaps you did not see Garden State or you reject their more recent mainstream popularity. I understand, but I still love Natalie Portman in that movie.

I really must also thank you for taking all of the papers and trash from both my glove compartment and console (trash) compartment. It was an excellent reminder for me that I really must get those organized, as well as remove the trash from the compartment. Cleanliness is next to godliness! And the gum squished into the floor mat? Just the motivation to get me to go and have the floor mats deep-cleaned at Auto Bell. Repeatedly. That way, I’m helping the economy! Who says one person can’t make a difference?

Please understand that your trespass into my personal property will not be forgotten. In fact, when I filed the police report, I made sure to note that you were kind enough to liberate both my materialistic chains AND the face plate of my stereo. While it is doubtful that the police will ever catch you for this so-called “crime”, I do wish they would if only to connect you to many other acts of material liberation of which I am sure you are guilty of. If there’s one thing I regret, it’s that I won’t be able to see your face when the pawn shop owner tells you that your new “paper weight” is worthless. (Little does he know – the iPod may be worthless, but your actions are worth 3-6 months in jail!)

Our paths may never cross, but we may hope. Perhaps one day, my husband or I will see you searching in the parking lot for another car to liberate, and we may contact the police and throw you a surprise party.

Cheers,

Karen

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