I picked a gmail pseudonym that is my first name, Melissa, and a word that turns out to be both a common short word and last name. I do not suggest you do this.
Below are only some of the many misdirected emails I have received and my replies. My replies never get replies in return. Are people embarrassed? Confused? Or is this part of a coordinated effort to drive me insane? If so, nature already beat you to the punch.
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October 7, 2008
Hi Melissa
We are doing our final harvest this Sunday followed by a slap-up Harvest Thanksgiving. Hope you can come!! Call me on xxx-xxx-xxxx. You can also check out the greenhouse which is in dire need of a clean out and replanting for the winter!
Love
Janey
Hi Janey,
I am sorry. I am Melissa, but not the Melissa you are looking for.
Take care,
Melissa
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October 12, 2007
melissa, i can’t remember but did you pay me this month for the water bill? sorry i forgot.
melissa
Hi Melissa,
No I did not, because I do not live with you. I think you have my email confused for a different Melissa’s. That makes three Melissas total. It’s a wonder this sort of thing doesn’t happen more often.
Melissa
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March 30, 2008
i will be painting the front door tomorrow morning with paint from Moshe and some spots in my bedroom and stairwell. Just an FYI.
Please don’t move anything else into my room and bathroom for now. Moshe will need to look over my room when I move out.
Melissa
Hi again Melissa,
God forbid we offend Moshe!
Melissa
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January 15, 2009
hi melissa,
i miss u so much. i cant wait until friday to come see you.
tell daddy that i love him and you. i have good news, im moving
back to conway. lol if you fell for that then that would be halarious.
im joking. im actually moving to dannys mothers condo. still in
lowell. guess wat? today i went to wal-mart and i got all new stuff.
im going to bring it tomorrow.i will show you all of it.
love you, love,
alli
Hey alli,
I am so sorry, but I am not the person you think I am. I hope you can find the right Melissa’s email address because it sounds like you are good friends.
Sincerely,
Melissa
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February 13, 2009
Hello Melissa,
This is Nicole XXX!
We met yesterday in the makeup room at the Bad Kittie Salon before the Fashion show at Redline.
You indicated that you might be interested in using me on the runway to model your designs,
as I am the “look that you go for.” (I was the pale red haired model with the braids, red dress, and plunging neckline during the scene “Falling in Love.”)
If you are still interested, I would love to work with you and to model your absolutely stunning designs.
I am available by e-mail “XXX@gmail.com” or by phone “XXX.XXX.XXXX”
Spectacular work last night,
Nicole XXX
Hello Nicole XXX,
I’m afraid I’m not the Melissa you are looking for, because that person is having a far more glamorous life than mine.
I’m sorry — I wish you best of luck finding her and getting the job.
Take care,
Melissa
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hi melissa, so i listened to white wedding, so good. i cried a little bit. then i sent you guys something through your website, but it gives the wrong address for me. send me something here:
mark XXXX
XXXXX
new york, ny XXXXX
looking forward to hearing more.
all the best, mark
(Whoops, this email was actually meant for me. How did it get in here?)
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October 9, 2008
Dear Volunteer Builders:
Thank you for coming out to our build today. For those of you who did not stay for the entire day, all of the walls were installed, and we took one final group picture with the property owner before we left.
Special thanks goes to our photographers, Janet Cravens, and Francie Zenner. You will find their pictures on the parish website in a few days.
Thanks to our hospitality team, Mitzi Noles, Chris Zenner and Diana Hayes.
T-shirt sales were handled by Ramie Zenner. There are still plenty available at $10, and they can be purchased in the Parish Information & Life Center after each of the weekend Masses.
Fortunately, it looks like our only “injuries” were sunburns and some callused hands.
When your friends ask you what you did today for the common good, you can respond, “not much, we just build a home for a needy family”.
Ray Sylvester
Dear Father Sylvester:
I am sorry, but I was not part of the volunteer build yesterday. I feel bad. Is this how Catholic guilt works?
All kidding aside, it is wonderful you are doing this for your community and I wish you luck finding the real Melissa.
Best wishes,
Melissa
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January 12, 2009
Dear Folks:
September 6, 2008 seems more than five months ago!
You’ll recall that on that day we met the owner of a Habitat home, and worked with her throughout that day. I reported to you that the house survived Ike, and the home dedication is now scheduled for Saturday January 31, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. I have attached the invitation which includes more detail.
Should you wish to attend this special ceremony please let me know.
Ray Sylvester
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$10 Guitar 
