I have been out of my office today for an emergency (nothing a few pieces of official paper won't solve), and so was unable to get here. Anyway, thanks (deep blushing). I get far more out of having readers that are sympathetic, than you can get out of the writing. I get nice notes from people, and this kind of response is like pure oxygen. Amos (who is on holiday) and I have talked about this kind of spontaneous journalism, and how positive it is if it isn't abused. It is only differently special, if anything: there is all kinds of beautiful writing and powerful emotion well expressed on this site every day -- in fact, checking the above, I can truthfully say that everyone on this list has written fine words in his or her own way. I think it has to do simply with respect for any craft, folk music just happens to be the main topic of conversation (one that alas I am not good at, so I compensate with writing!!!!)

Apologies again, and thanks. yours, Peter T.