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Alisha:

Hi, Caroline!  How have you been doing?  It’s been at least 30 years since we’ve seen each other, right?

Caroline:

Yes, Alisha!  It’s so wonderful to see you.  I have been doing very well. 

Alisha:

Oh, that’s great!  Tell me, where do you live now? 

Caroline:

We are currently living in Akron. 

Alisha:

How long have you been living there?

Caroline:

We have been living there for 20 years.

Alisha:

And, how are your three boys?

Caroline:

They’re great!  The oldest, Jim, has been working for Microsoft.  The middle one, Bob, has been exhibiting his paintings in Santa Fe and the youngest, Joe, has been doing research for Texas A&M University. 

Alisha:

How long has Jim been working at Microsoft? 

Caroline:

He’s been there, now, let’s see…for about seven years.

Alisha:

And what style of art has Bob been painting lately?

Caroline:

He has been developing a series of paintings that depicts the culture of the Pacific Northwest.  

Alisha:

Well, it sounds like you’re doing very well.

Caroline:

It’s so good to see you Alisha!  I should get your e-mail address.

Alisha:

Oh, yes! I’d love that.