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those that feature a "pig pickin". There's an absolute dearth of cultural events unless you're into Gospel sings or the appearance of some country and western star from Nashville (pronounced Nay-esh-ville).

Jack- I'd like some advice, please. I've had a few children's stories that I'd like to submit to a  publisher. Would you advise an *agent or sending them directly to a children's

magazine?

Keep your chin up Gladys - I went through a hellish 3 years '65 to 68 with enough surgery to qualify me for a spare parts requisition - and somehow I'm still around and doing fine.
Take good care of yourselves and keep in touch -
  Affectionately
   Geraldine

• If so, who would you suggest.