An email I just sent

Here’s an email I just sent to this guy, detailing a weird coincidence from today.

Here’s something: Anytime someone makes a Twitter post that includes the word “Kurth,” I get a notice. It’s the lazy man’s way of googling yourself, I guess.

Also, my wife’s name is Karianne, but in high school she went by Kari.

So a few minutes ago, I got a pop-up that said: “(darinmcwatters): Instant messaging with Kari Kurth is like trying to have a conversation with a toaster.”

Which is really funny, because, since we have 2 kids, talking with Karianne can be like talking with a toaster. Interruptions (and pieces of toast) pop up all the time.

But then I got to thinking, who’s this “darinmcwatters” fella, and what’s he doing instant messaging my wife? So I googled you and found your website. Since we live in Texas and you used to live in Texas, I thought maybe you knew her from high school or church or something. So I called her up and asked,

“Who’s Darin McWatters?”

“I have noooo idea.”

Pretty quickly we figured out that there is another “Kari Kurth” in the universe (what are the chances??). While we were talking, I saw a link on your site to the band “Everybodyduck.” I bought that CD like 10 years ago, and I’ve never met anyone else who’d heard of them (no offense!). Then I discovered that you’re the lead singer. What a weird circle of coincidences!

Given all that, I felt compelled to email you the story. Have a good day!

Derek Kurth