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 -- THANK YOU JAN -- and also non-Western perspectives) will certainly enrich this conversation.

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.

Jon, Jenna, and their beautiful daughters, Caroline June and Fiona Evans are thriving, for which we give deep thanks.

On Fri, 18 May 2012 13:37:37 -0600 "jlepps@pc.jaring.my" <jlepps@pc.jaring.my> writes:
> Colleagues:
>
> Have any of you noticed the absence of diversity in this
> conversation? So far all of us participants have been, as one
> participant called our demographic, "pale, stale, and male." Do you
>
> suppose the subject is just not that interesting, or are there other
> reasons?
>
> John E
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