September 22, 2006
Everybody Loves You
Zach returned yesterday from a 10-day trip: first to Washington, D.C. for business, and then a stop in Iowa to see his family.
Zach: "I kept checking your site while I was away to see if you posted."
Me: "Yeah. Been busy. All these retreats and talks I've had to give have eaten away at my time."
Zach: "Yeah. Plus, you're starting class again next week, right?"
Me: "Yep. Developmental biology."
Zach: "Well, I kept checking your site to see if you'd post - "
Me, interrupting: "About developmental biology?"
Zach: "No. Post the pictures I e-mailed you of me being a good uncle with my nine-month-old niece."
Me: "Step-niece, right?"
Zach: "Yeah. Whatever. Step-niece. I'm a good step-uncle!"
Me: "Yes. And a hot one, too."
Zach: "I know. You said so when I sent you the pictures."
Me: "Yes."
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Zach: "So, why didn't you post any?"
Me: "Too busy getting a Ph.D."
But, I suppose I can make the time. Besides, he's one hot step-uncle.
