Looking For Myla
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
When I worked with her at the Xenia Kroger store from the beginning of 2000 until the latter part of June that year, her married name was Myla Chambliss. I was one of the assistant customer service managers and she was an office helper, so we spent lots of time in the office together. Even though we were both married at the time, we got along together like peas and carrots. When I checked the schedule to see who I was working with each week, I was always looking for Myla. Read the rest of this entry »
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