Fred,

I recall being petrified of death when I was eight years old, even to the extent of never reading the "S" volume of the Britannica because there was a black and white glossy of skeletons in it.

Now, death loses more of its sting with each birthday.

And given the proportion of my generation in our society and our costs to our families - 95% of lifetime health costs occur in the last six months before death, modern communication will again encourage synchrony between similar individuals and swarms of us may depart at any one time.

Nonetheless, I'm damned glad you're kicking again!

Jim