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November 3rd, 1952 — Joyce writes from work in pencil, determined that Earl will have a Wednesday letter even though they’ll see each other that night. Between serving customers, she shares the latest gossip: Johnny’s $300 poker loss, Winnie’s growing frustration over Bob’s silence, and Maddie skipping class to bake a pie “for a man.” The mountains glisten with fresh snow, and Joyce can’t help but marvel at their beauty.

She celebrates another A in genetics but worries about grading quirks, discusses her savings goals, and debates reducing her work hours. In sociology, her group is crafting a project filled with “catch-alls, loopholes, and ambiguous terms” to outwit Dr. Shuri’s expectations. Even amidst financial planning and piano lesson debts, she looks forward to composing a song for her composition class. The letter closes with a burst of affection, underscoring how much she misses Earl — even when he’s only a short trip away in Boulder.

Topics Include:

• Writing from work between customers
• Johnny’s $300 poker loss
• Winnie’s engagement frustration
• Maddie skipping class to bake a pie
• Snow on the mountain tops
• Sociology project strategies
• Another A in genetics
• Savings goals and piano lesson debts
• Composing a song for class
• Missing Earl even before seeing him

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