See, what was really interesting to me, Erin, about your post was that the author needs to give us more words to explain the words he gave us the first time. Then, eh, what do we use to understand those words? There comes a point where language has to have its own meaning apart from any reference to the author. At least to a degree. Otherwise, meaning does become impossible. This isn't to say we can do anything we want with language. Actually, the opposite. Jim <<It's so funny. I used to have this silly idea that once you put words out there, they're no longer yours. People can do what they want with them. Wasn't that silly? Yours truly, Erin>> ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]