January 3rd always makes me think of my third grade teacher.
I received a thank you note from Mrs. Farnsworth -- came addressed to me through the U.S. postal service. I believe it was probably the first letter I had ever received that was not a birthday card from a grandparent.
Our room mothers collected money from the class -- probably 50¢. I remember that she thanked me for perfume, maybe Chanel No. 5. And then she signed off: See you January 3 -- Mrs. Farnsworth.
I wonder if Mrs. Farnsworth ever used the perfume. She told our class early on "Please do not wear perfume" because she was sensitive to it. More than likely she just thought 8-year-olds apply it too liberally. Can't say I blame her. I mostly dislike any scent that anyone wears, particularly if it is strong.
I kept that card for years. And I must have re-read it from time to time since I remember it so well.
