Jeez, Kath, you don't seem a day older than you were when we first dragged you out of Grand Rapids and into the big and very wicked outside world! Just think of it, folks: from Calvin College to Helen Schneyer's boarding house and folksong parlor in Washington DC! Rude, but welcome, awakening! Happy birthday, Kath, m'luv.

And, Karen: delighted to see you back on the 'Cat. It's been too long a time. I've finished my proof-reading job on your incredible, mind-boggling project, and will be sending it back by snailback tomorrow.

Your old dutch uncle, Sandy