My grandmother told me they used to laugh at people in Asian countries for wearing surgical masks in public. I asked why, and she explained about the newness of an ever-changing and ever-more-potent flu season and about the recognition of carbon pollution, but what I meant was why did they laugh? Later, when I got to think about it, I guess it was because only people in Asian countries wore them. I never really thought about it much, since only uncivilized people don't wear masks.
I was always Grandma Briella's favorite because I would unplug just for her. I feel guilty about it now because sometimes I didn't; I only said I unplugged, but I never thought she'd notice. Thinking back, I'm sure she noticed. Grandma Briella noticed a lot, even when she didn't always call me by the right name.
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