Damon Runyon once wrote, "All of life is 6 to 5 against". Those aren't such bad odds, though a little pessimistic for my liking. I think we'll be OK.

I had to ring my telephone supplier yesterday and got through to a very cheerful young Filipina. When she finished our business she said brightly, "Good … Read more

Virginia L. She was never a member here but all the Asklings will remember her. She's been travelling and is currently living in Washington.

Yes, because people come and go a lot here as they do on other sites as well. But new people show up all the time. There are a couple I miss but overall, there are more new ones every day. I miss Frederick Fisk and Ray Dart ! Both nice guys.