Mark is on his way here from Raleigh. I can't wait to see him. (I am such a goofy ass.) I have his birthday presents here waiting for him--two framed 8x10's (one of him at Holden Beach--a truly arty photo, if I say so myself--and one of the two of us from July), some flannel pajamas, organic dates, and some pretty blue tumblers. (He said he needed cups.) .....

I have to go--he's already in town, and I have to go back up to my apartment. More later...