Dear Christine
Good morning, Christine.
Thanks for writing. Things have gotten a bit busy here the last few days. Right now, I’m simmering 18 quarts of chicken soup with lots of quinoa and kamut grains and flax seeds. I like cooking healthy, even though I don’t always EAT healthy. 
Thanks for the well wishes on the book. It’s going well, but slowly. Interesting. When I began this project, I thought I knew exactly what I was going to write. But lately, I discover what to write as I write. I really do not know how it’s going to turn out or what direction(s) it will take at this point. But that’s the nature of writing I suppose.
Thanks for the compliment on the picture. You are very pretty yourself, with your warm smile especially. Yes, I’d like to keep talking. How would you like to chat on the phone this weekend? The phone number here is 814-742-xxxx. Give me a call if you so desire.
Well, I have lots of hobbies really. Reading, roller-blading, hiking, and listening to music are among them. I am also an amateur radio operator (ham radio), and occasionally play around with upgrading computers both hardware and software. I haven’t been bored in I can’t tell you how many years. Plus, there are all kinds of home maintenance work to fill any time gaps. I keep busy. How do you occupy your free time? Do you have any to begin with?
Well, sleep well. Perhaps we’ll chat over the weekend.
