Well, I see that my italics aren't transfering from Microsoft Word to the forum when I copy and paste. But I don't think it's too confusing where parenthetical thoughts come. I think you can get that from the context.
Thanks for the generous encouragment. I have more done but I need the pressure to finish the last 15 % or so. Then there's the second story. We do want to know what our older Lois is up to in her past, don't we? Patience, patience...
