"Dear parents and students," begins Julia's letter from her new French teacher, which I now reproduce exactly. "My name is Mohamed [name removed] and I come from Belgium. This year, I will be teaching French in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. I will also teach the French 2 in the 7th grade International Track. I am much looking forward to teaching and sharing god moments with during this school year." Well he would, wouldn't he? I am catching up with all your doings. I was completely sandbagged by Mike's Anti-Poem. Like most of you, no doubt, I can't think of anything useful to say in response, and so I merely send good wishes. David Ritchie Portland, Oregon ------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html