I second Gayle Rich's thoughts (from 15 Dec). We are deep into the 17-show run of the "American" Christmas Revels in Cambridge that is shot through with Jean's gentle spirit and energy, for it was she and Jack Langstaff who created this particular Revels in 1980. It was my great honor and pleasure to be her stage "husband" when we ran the show again in 1986. She declined to take part a third time in 2000, so Sheila Kay Adams filled her shoes that year. Now, with Suzannah Park in the Jean Ritchie role, we feel that we are continuing a great legacy. By the time we close, 18,000 audience members will have sung Jean's Peace Round together, in one of the sweetest and most memorable shows that Revels has ever created. Surely that is some testament to her enduring contributions. I will dedicate tonight's performance to her.

All best wishes to Jean, George and Jon.

George Emlen