how about this?

so here’s the deal.  sometimes it’s really great knowing a lot of people.  in fact, i would say most of the time, it’s great knowing a lot of people.  but it’s not that great right before press.  i swear, i feel like i can’t get anything done.  it seems like every time press day comes around, i get inundated with folks stopping by to say hello.  which, as i said, is all well and good – but why not stop by a week ago, you know?!  anyway, enough ranting.  this issue is going to be sweet.  there are tons of great articles and the cover is out of this world.  talk to you soon.   nate.