Me and my daughter. Norfolk, Virginia

The sign at the reception of our motel says that the fine for smoking is $250.

Well, someone didn’t give a damn — our room on the second floor stinks of tobacco. But I won’t complain. I’m paying only sixty-five bucks per night — what do I expect? It ain’t Ritz. And I couldn’t even pay in full right away for all three nights so paid for two for now. Maybe it will end up four nights. I hope it does and I hope it doesn’t. Depends on how Taisiya does in her tennis tournament. This morning we flew from Florida to Norfolk, Virginia. Her tournament is on the weekend. From…