A Diploma

  Para ell o gram, it was someone calling from just outside the front door? What in the world, she muttered to herself, and went to open the door. Sissy opened the door, and was a little taken aback by the man who stood there. Oddly dressed, he looked as if he was wearing some kind of uniform. The over sized jacket had huge lapels, with gold embroidery along the edges. A big red bowtie, and dark rimmed glasses, that didn't fit his face. But he stood quite still now, not saying a word, and it was Sis who broke the spell. Can I help you she said? I am a delivery man for para ell o gram Here mam he said, this is from someone who cares a great deal about you, and handed her what looked like a diploma of some kind? You see, someone saw you as being parallel with them on something, anything, a shared point of view, and so you both move out as straight lines, and the distance between you never changes. But by this acknowledgment of sameness, you and the sender of the card can travel along life's road, with someone by your side. To consider someone as being parallel, is really quite an honor. Of course, because the lines are straight they can only travel in a flat straight line, and so when considering this, it is easier understood, if you view it from a linear perspective. As I said mam, it is really quite an honor to receive one, Wouldn't you like to send one to someone you admire? You can also send them anonymously, as we offer discretion at every level. He started again to speak, but sis cut him off cold! No, I'm not interested in buying one. With that, she handed the strange man a tip and shut the door.