Columbia, MO? That is a great place, Chris. I spent three days there on my book tour, giving readings at bookstores and the university. I loved it. I thought, if I ever have to live in a small town again, I'm going to seriously consider this one. I made new, wonderful friends in Columbia, who I still keep up with. The U of M is great, with terrific resources, and Columbia is probably one of the few places in the Midwest where you can get decent Mexican food.

So now you have to be Chris in Columbia. Works. Nice and alliterative. Hope you stay. You will like it, I know. I can think of lots of other places you could be, and trust me, you have it made.

Congratulations!

Cathryn