TO: Jill Abramson, Executive Editor, the New York Times FROM: Vladimir Putin Dear Jill, Thanks for your kind words about my Op-Ed in todays Times. Ive been checking your Web site every five minutes and I see its the second most popular story, right after the Science Times article about middle-aged men and estrogen. Since my writing seems to be such a big hit with your readers, I thought Id submit a Modern Love. Let me know what you think! :) Yours, Vlad 