BK, I was initially asking about devices including the pad or tablet, but after talking to Art and Chris, it sounds like he needs the higher level of functionality of a computer, and the touch screen is to compensate for loss of motor skills due to multiple sclerosis. Chris thinks a pad would just confuse Art, and when I asked Art if he'd seen one, he sounded disinterested in something so newfangled. He's working with someone on a book and using discs - something the pads aren't equipped to work with or to burn, as far as I know. It's a matter of getting all of the functionality we can in a device he can handle. I'm glad to read your thoughts and to know that you have had Art in mind.

I'm not going to post a list of the donations from people because they vary widely and not everyone is able to give as much as they would like, but they're giving something. A couple of days ago I sent the list to Joe, and I'll keep both Joe and Kat in the picture so there is accountability. So far the amount that has actually reached me is $175. I didn't name an amount for myself because in the tidying of things I'll probably pay the tax or something like that. I don't know how much it will come to.

Ebbie, your envelope arrived in Saturday's mail. Thank you! Three donations have arrived via PayPal and their senders know they arrived.

Thanks, all!

SRS