One of the best parts of writing this book is that I've reconnected with a lot of old friends. People from Japan, people from college and high school, etc. It's been great to talk to people who I haven't talked to in years and then when we do talk/email, it's like no time has past.

One of the strangest things as I've been out and about during the day during book promotions, is the people you meet Mon-Fri also out and about.  For so many years, stuck in an office building from 9-6, I never really got to see the humming of the rest of the world doing their daily things at supermarkets, banks, post offices, etc.  Not sure if it's a summer thing or not, but I've met people that say theyare teachers or strippers during the day shopping it's amazing.  I play a fun game trying to guess which one they are.

A good friend of mine sent me some oldies, but goodies:

"Someome stole all my credit cards, but I won't be reporting it.  The thief spends less than my wife."

"We always hold hands.  If I let go she shops"

"I was just in London--there is a 6-hr time difference. I'm still confused. When I go to dinner, I feel sexy.  When I go to bed, I'm hungry."