Dear Hot Flashes Fans,

Have you been asking, "Where in the world is Esme"?

We were wondering the same thing until we received a postcard last week — or what was once a postcard. Under a fine schmear of sticky goo (tastes like margarita mix), tiny bits of ground rock (sand and crystallized salt), and chocolatey fingerprints (which forensics matched up to Roo), we were able to surmise that Esme and her boys are enjoying the last days of summer somewhere warm and quite possibly tropical.

Not to worry, Esme assures us she will come back in time to share those back-to-school daze and to relay all her summer adventures. For now, they are just enjoying each other's company.

We look forward to hearing from them soon.

The First Wives World Team