[backhoe]

Thanks, summer, it is indeed a fine essay- although every other one has been, too.

I'd also ask everyone reading this who agrees with summer's writings to take a minute to send a link to this and perhaps her other articles, to a newpaper's letters to editors online.

[summer]

backhoe, I am so honored by your suggestion to others! Thank you! And, thank you, always, for taking the time to read my posts here. If it wasn't for you and others like you, I don't think I'd bother writing them. Also, guess what, backoe? We are up to almost 300 bumps on this thread! THANK YOU! :)!

[summer]

Of course I meant to write: backhoe (300!) :)