It finally rained, for two days in a row now. Reportedly, this is because "magical pellets" were shot into the air to make the rain come and help wash away the ick-factor. Slight improvement noted. This is my last morning here at the Ritz. I have to move to another hotel in just a few hours, as do many of the staff, and it is for the best since my program operates on what is currently the other side of town. But I will be sad to go, and even warned the concierge (Echo) that I was going to buy my room, move in and never leave. The look of concern on her face was priceless. Yes, Echo. Other names here include Sunshine, Yesterday, Smile, Jellyfish, Cobain (as in Kurt)... I even came across a “Dodo”
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