"A sick cow slaughtered about two weeks ago, near Yakima, Wash., has initially tested positive for mad cow disease." (Courtesy NY Times)

 

DATELINE HISTORY:

Dec. 24, 1968 - As the earth rose like a blue pearl over their lunar horizon, Apollo 8 astronauts read passages from Genesis, starting with: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

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OVERNIGHT MAIL:

Re. Sufi Shaggy Dog Story:

F. E Abernathy (Texas Folklore Society Jefe): Tom, It is amazing that we're both still around, that the world has tolerated us this long. What a great story! I'm glad you are still circulating it. Best, Ab.

Anita (Saint Christophers' EC): How Correct! And Merry Winter Festival to you and yours also. Anita

(Right, Anita, God Bless Us, Every One.)

Helen Cariotis (DFW Marine Corps Parents): Hopefully the master who related the dog story didn't just observe the pathetic animal, but took him in and helped him as he had received help. Helen (who thinks she may know the real value in having a dog).

(Okay: The Master and the Dog become best pals, like Mel Gibson and the black Rotweiler guard-dog Mel overcomes with love & dog biscuits in Lethal Weapon 3... Then rescues from the bad guys. Will that work?)

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SOLICITATION:

Upcoming COFFEE Topic - THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS... What Words, What Memories does that phrase evoke for you?

RSVP,

Tom