meaning somebody who rode through town once, ten

years ago or who lived and died before your birth. They

expect you to remember, to know, just like your mind is

their mind and if you don't, they might take it personal.

Get so made at you, they can't get on with the story.



Not like Fannie Mae. She will get all into a story and

catch herself: "But that was before you

were born." Fannie Mae will pause, grin for emphasis

and say, "And I wish you

coulda seen it!"



not me.

when i get through

when i'm done

won't be no wishing

you could see.

you gone see.