**Creators Note: I received this e-mail from the Garden Karaoke Ambassador (http://little pan-africanclothpeoples.blogspot.com/2008/10/happy-birthday-birthday-buddy.html ) late this afternoon. It has been a while since she left here that warm October morning on her way to her new home in an even warmer southern state. We strongly encourage all of our citizens to keep in touch and let us know how they are adjusting to their new homes, what adventures they have encountered and what challenges they are facing so that we may continue to give support and encouragement to them. **
Yes...the dolly has *ahem*..."issues"...
Some words have been edited in order to maintain our "PG" dolly rating and to maintain the image of a fine example for dolls and children everywhere.
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From: Garden Karaoke Ambassador <********@yahoo.com>
To: MamaZ
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2008 3:11:54 PM
Subject: Greetings from Nehanda's!!Dear Family,
I must first apologize for taking so long to write to you all. I wanted to make sure that I was settled in properly and had sort of a rough start when I got here.
It's not easy when you are as cute as me and you are targeted by a hair hater- the bald headed dolly.
I got here after 3 days being bumped along in a very tight space. When I got here you can see the effects bald headed dolly influence had on my mama. She grabbed me by my hair and pulled me out of the bag. You see...when you have no hair due to chemicals or other stuff you begin to envy those who happen to not only have a head full of ebony cottony hair..... and as a result-as a preemptive strike begin to plot against others that are not like you...their untimely demise. I found this out the hard way when she introduced me to the other dollys.
As you can see...as soon as the bald headed dolly had seen me she decided to go into stealth combat mode. Feigning enthusiasm she body slammed me under the guise of wanting to get a hug from mama, crushing me in the process. Now...I'm a soft-hearted doll; how else can I be the garden embassador? Diplomacy is what I do best!
But, I ain't no fool either.
So I had to kick some punk bald dolly azz.
You see Elmo? He's weak man! Instead of giving me a hand (since he was being ruthlessly oppressed by the bald headed dolly,
because he has fur all over him) I had to to take care of old bald dolly my damn self. Poor mama was beside herself! He ran to grandma and got us all busted. What a way to start my new life outside 2nd Alaska. Already having to beat the living daylights out someone just to get some peace. This is not a good look for an ambassador. And Grandma? Let just say she was ready to make sure her entire property was weeded since we all seemed to have so much energy for dolly fighting and strife.
But you see; I found that I have at least one ally to plead my case to in the dolly brawl. Grandpa took the time to not only hear my story but to understand and explain to me with his wise and insightful mind how everyone needs to unite and help each other get along in spite of our differences in hair length. (He also told me that mom takes a little time to warm up to newcomers and to just be patient..)
He was so right! A little time later she was gently styling my hair,
She even showed me the little pepper plant she was tending to as one of the many plants that she cares for on her mama's expansive acreage.
I have never been happier!!
After such and exciting day it was time to freshen up. The trip was long enough and the fighting and surviving made it even longer.
But first...housework needed to be done. Grandma don't play that.
I love the smell of freshly washed and dried clothes!
I wanted to try my hand at ironing but...the iron weighs more than I do. I don't think I'm supposed to put black triangles on the yellow skirt.
They have such a nice assessable bathroom. I had no problem getting to anything and the water is always hot!
I like the mango shampoo too...
Well family that is all for now....I will write again real soon!!
Love, Peace & Hair grease! (just kidding y'all!)
Coco-Puff Holiday Heritage dolls 
