# called last night while I was looking for children's clothing, so I'm finishing the order today.

We talked about my recent trip to # and my plans to move there. We discussed certain family members who are wedded to living in this area and how moving will affect them.

We discussed his cousin # Work ethic, cleaning and cooking (or lack thereof ... I sent pics of the tub after LN's shower). We talked about the way LN spends much of his money on eating out, then can't pay his cellular bill or put gas in the tank. (His mom--one of my sisters--bails him out every pay period, then wonders why she's broke.)

We discussed FN's commute to work (he's not sure how long he can keep doing it, but his agency is paying him a location bonus for the office where he's assigned), potential advancement paths, and what it is like having a new supervisor that resents his higher education level. And potential paths into other agencies.

He worked late enough that traffic was thinner, so our call (during his drive home) was shorter than our normal calls.