We’ve evolved much since then. Abundant institutional obstacles and employment challenges aside, I admire your success in developing geeky interests into real talent.
Although the banter has always been reciprocal, only recently have I been intrigued beyond an intellectual level. Your initiative and taste are compelling. Full of desire yet free of expectations, I am cautiously exploring the possibility to surpass the limitations of our currently platonic state. —Curious
This article appears in May 13-19, 2010.