found money

thirty-five years ago, I worked in the Chicago School System
I was a substitute teacher for a mere four months
I had forgotten about it

Believe it or not they hunted me down
I have no idea how

Sent me a letter
there is money in a retirement account for me
do I want it?

Of course.
no clue how much it is

Am I willing to get the paperwork notarized to release the funds?
I don’t have anything else planned.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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