Jeri, I'm saving your paragraph about magic. I don't often need reminders about why we do this. But that's for when I do.

Ron, the song is in the DT as "Captain Billy and the Whale". And there, also, you'll find Fran Caracillo's account of what is known of the real whale's provenance and demise.

Midchuck, the idiots involved with backlighting in the Dutch Barn R us - the program committee (idiocy is always easier and more fun in committee). I gather you really felt it was that bad. Anyone else agree ? We'll certainly keep it in mind. Problem is, those big end doors are authentic 18th century climate control.

Terilu, sorry I missed you too. -G