Sorry, Annalee, I didn’t realize that you were not only a comment-er/or on the thread, but also the author. Apologies. As well, although I enjoyed your article immensely. I did so as a lay person, I am not a student of language but, rather, a visual artist, a common language “poet”, and an aspiring childrens librarian…

In honesty all out, you are simply amazing! I am basing this solely on your visible words and attitude, minus any sarcasm on my part which may or may not be perceived by you. Reading your comments here brought smiles to my lips, gave me a small increase in happiness today. —Dave