The following is a work of fiction.

Not Nick Nolte's Diary, Malibu, California
June 4, 2005

Altitude

The new fax machine is acting up. When it receives, it simply makes too much noise. It rattles me something good. Do I need to hear the signal coming in? No I don't. For awhile there I didn't realize the source. I was actually relieved when Leon told me it was indeed the fax. But now that I know, it is an official nuisance. I would replace it but I think ahead to me having to explain this "noise problem" to the clerk at Office Max and the look that I will most certainly get and well, let's just say the cure is worse than the disease. I should lie, but then its too much work. Well its my cross to bare Diary. Anyway, Manolo and I are going for our annual hot air balloon ride today. It sneaks up on me every time. Inflate the envelope Diary.