Hi Conn,

Thanks. That showtunes thing and the book make me feel better. I did not know that. (I am a little sensitive about the American job market lately as I know we all are in one way or another.) Anyway, at least the iPod is loaded with showtunes and the book that I did not know about at all is something really American, and it is certainly a nice gift. (I really must learn to stay the heck out of political. But every now and then I just have to look and sometimes I jump in.)

So thanks for letting me know. I really have not paid attention to news lately. I should have looked first before I leaped. Oh well. (I figure I will have to hear all the news and interpretations of the news that I need at Easter brunch, where I hope nobody starts throwing eggs. But at least they will be hardboiled eggs. Although....I don't know if that is a good thing. More potential for injury but less mess than raw eggs. I guess it will depend on how good the aim. My job is to show up with the champagne and orange juice. Hey maybe that will help to mellow things....Or not.... I digress. I better get outa here.)

Boomer