Wow, thanks, everyone, for the great welcome back, and for the flattering reception to this little piece!
It really is a writing exercise, VirginiaR, and the first I've ever done like this, so your words were very encouraging -- thanks!
Thanks, Mouserocks! It's good to be back!
Hopefully there'll be many more to come being posted, Lynn, if I can only keep myself on the straight and narrow -- thanks!
What a wonderful parallel, Morgana! I hadn't even thought of it, though I do know I like to explore Jonathan's thoughts! Always great to hear your thoughts!
Thanks, Joy!
I find the parents' viewpoints so fascinating, too, Labrat. They did, after all, produce Clark Kent, so there must be something magical there!
Thanks, scifiJoan -- glad to be back!
