Rob Variano
hotel guest services
My sister, because she sent me a text message asking where her cell phone charger was.
Hannah Loomis
private chauffeur
I talked to my mother yesterday to tell her we were coming home to Santa Barbara.
Toni Fleming
radiographer
My best friend last night. I asked if she wanted to have lunch.
Chris Williams
project designer
My friend here to see if he’s up and ready for work. We give each other wake-up calls.
This article appears in May 1-8, 2008.





