An Open Apology

To Whoever This May Concern:
I apologize for stealing your Sharpieยฎ during my current book tour. As you can see, I couldnโt help it.
It started with the one I borrowed when booksigning in Virginia. But somewhere between there, and San Francisco, my obsession went horribly wrong.
But you see, we donโt get Sharpiesยฎ in France. And I just couldnโt resist yours.
Your Sharpieยฎ was so new and so very alluring with that perfectly tapered ink-filled tip.
So round.
So firm.
So plump.
Yes, I kept promising myself, โDavidโฆmake this the last one!โ
But one thing led to another. And another Sharpieยฎ found its way into my pocket.
Then another.
But I will make sure that your Sharpieยฎ has a nice, cozy, and safe place in Paris.
I apologize for an inconvenience this may have caused you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours truly,
David Lebovitz







