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<DIV>Hi John,</DIV>
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<DIV>Yes, I did notice that. I dutifully (because I deeply respect the
thoughts of you, Jack, Randy and others so much) created a new folder in my
e-mail account entitled, Grand Design Thread, intending to re-read carefully,
think about, and then perhaps (if I had anything worth adding) to respond.
I think some diverse voices (especially more women than just one --
<EM>THANK YOU JAN</EM> -- and also non-Western perspectives) will
certainly enrich this conversation.</DIV>
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<DIV>For me, other immediate priorities intruded, the biggest of which has
been the welcoming and bonding with our newest grandchildren -- twin
girls, born to our son, Jonathan and his wife Jenna on May 4th -- one month
early. </DIV>
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<DIV>Jon, Jenna, and their beautiful daughters, Caroline June and Fiona Evans
are thriving, for which we give deep thanks. </DIV>
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<DIV>Grace, peace and love to you and Ann,</DIV>
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<DIV>Marilyn</DIV>
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<DIV>On Fri, 18 May 2012 13:37:37 -0600 "<A
href="mailto:jlepps@pc.jaring.my">jlepps@pc.jaring.my</A>" <<A
href="mailto:jlepps@pc.jaring.my">jlepps@pc.jaring.my</A>> writes:<BR>>
Colleagues:<BR>> <BR>> Have any of you noticed the absence of diversity in
this <BR>> conversation? So far all of us participants have been, as one
<BR>> participant called our demographic, "pale, stale, and male." Do you
<BR>> <BR>> suppose the subject is just not that interesting, or are there
other <BR>> reasons?<BR>> <BR>> John E<BR>> <BR>>
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<DIV>Dr. Marilyn R. Crocker<BR>123 Sanborn Road<BR>West Newfield, ME
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