Re: lead, kindly light...

Paul Kennedy (kennedyp@toronto.cbc.ca)
Mon, 09 Aug 1999 05:34:47 -0400 (EDT)

At the risk of sounding shamelessly as though I'm giggling nervously, and
quivering in my boots (both of which I AM!), the following is spoken like a
true Scot(tie):
>
>    Anyway, why all this demand for kindness?   It's frightfully bad 
>    for one.   The soul strengthens & flourishes in a chill climate.  
>    I'm sure my own cheerful equanimity is largely thanks to all 
>    the unkind treatment I've received over the years - not least 
>    on this list.  I'm endlessly grateful.
>
>    Scottie B.
>
>

...which is why I, for one, give frequent silent thanks for the man's
continued acid test on this list.

Cheers,

Paul