oh! and i was just today thinking, "hmmmm, zak must be in the midwest by now," and wondering when the written world might hear from you again.
such timing :)
before i start peppering you with Catching Up questions, are we still on for Lunch Pints in minneapolis on the 26th? and are you still thinking you might like to adopt Farren the Formerly Errant Feline? i'll have to make sure she's got a spot on the plane if so, but i can't think of anyone i'd more like to see her settle down with...
...and yes. do drop a line when you get a chance. :)