(Note of explanation from Val to those of you who aren’t Clyde or Richard: Every Friday for the past eight years, Mark has had lunch with two of his college fraternity brothers.  Just like any best buddies, they tease each other mercilessly. Well, last night Mark had a very exciting encounter with a famous Mexican sex goddess. Margarita Gralia is a former international fashion model, movie actress — she played Senora Robinson in the Spanish-language version of The Graduate —  and Playboy playmate. She owns a restaurant here in town, and she stopped by while we were having a coffee there. She’s a very nice lady. Needless to say, this post from Mark is dedicated to Clyde and Richard, who are reading this blog also.)

Dear Clyde and Richard,

You poor guys are always in the wrong place at the wrong time. You were invited to join us in Mexico, but you turned us down. Richard, as a perpetually single guy, this was your ONE and ONLY chance to meet a real, live Playboy playmate. You blew it. Could have, would have, should have. Look upon these photos and weep:

 

Mark and his new Mexican friend

On the restaurant wall  (this one’s for Clyde)