Pete Buttigieg Called Me. Here's What Happened

The first thing you should know about me is that I absolutely hate talking on the phone.

My friends, family and co-workers all know this about me. It’s not the talking that bothers me, it’s the anticipation angst from waiting for a phone call. Therapy and self-reflection have informed me that my subconscious anxiety is fueled by the fact that I’ve received news of personal and family tragedies via telephone.