Way to finish that essay, Angel! Have you considered the IROSF (Internet Review of SF, I think)? They pay 70 bucks for articles...

Sorry to hear about the kids getting sick. My Maude is always bouncingly healthy, but Theo was worrying us there for a while. His doctor said he needed his tonsils and adenoids taken out, but I said no to that, so we're waiting until July to see how he does. Of course, he hasn't been sick since visiting the ENT doctor, so here's hoping!!

I hope yours, especially Ethan, feel better soon. Take care.