In a message dated 98-01-18 08:13:10 EST, you write: << As I remember, we were every bit as sensitive & dedicated as the Glass children. And although one or two of us did also manage to contrive our own deaths most of us simply grew up. >> If Growing up means throwing away your idealism and sensitivity, then you've painted a revolting and disgusting picture of adulthood for me, Mr. Bowman. Ever see the movie Tin Hat? A little kid is so disgusted by adult behavior that he throws himself down a staircase in order to stunt his growth and be a kid forever...maybe he got a psychic flash that this post would be written someday, I don't know, but I'm damn glad that there aren't any staircases around here, just for my sake! -ecas