Running made my body feel good like a well-maintained machine.When Jenny girl suggested I could become a jock, I was elated. I imagined my fellow stud...ents in the bleachers cheering me on as I crossed the finish line in record time. With a grimace, I realized I'd not only been a lovesick sap but also harbored delusions of grandeur.Ten strides later I remembered today was an anniversary of sorts. Three months ago (figuring 4 weeks to the month), my growth spurt started. I'd grown like gangbusters. "So, you've seen me a few times, huh? I guess I won't ask you about that but I hope you're not trying to spy on me." No, Mom, I wouldn't do that but, well, it's happened a couple of times." Well, I didn't know. So, I guess you liked what you saw?" Oh, Mom, you are so hot, you really are." Does this mean my son has the hots for me?" I asked more kidding than not.But his reply was not, it was "Yeah, that's exactly what your son has for you," and he was looking me right in the eyes."Well, you need. ‘In fact I’ve told you that a hundred times, haven’t I?’ Misfit’s total deafness had returned. He turned his back on his boss and called, ‘Get movin’ youse lay-abouts. Let’s get this truck unloaded. The boss looks as if he’s working up a real paddy.’ ‘You’d better put the kettle on and get the cake out Matt. Sorry your mother’s not here. We heard her scones are legendary,’ said the Max, scratching his butt. ‘I’ll try to get an hour’s work out of them before smoko. Bloody Misfit he’s so. We chatted for a whileand I found myself fascinated by her descriptions of the gardens she'dvisited and photographed and the characters she'd met while doing so.She had a wedding ring on and I asked how her husband dealt with all hertraveling. She blushed again and admitted that she wasn't married, she justwore the ring as a way to discourage unwanted attention. We talked for afew more minutes and then she asked me if I'd mind posing for her. Ihesitated and then let her talk me into.