Kick-Ass Thank You and Segue

[Keith]

On May 25, 2007, at 9:34 PM, mikebailey wrote:
amen!

On Sat, 26 May 2007 robinlandseadel at comcast.net wrote:

> I feel a need right now to thank Jasper for the Kick-Ass job he did  
> of taking
> over the helm for this passage of AtD. Loved the questions, how they
> invited and generated discussions.
> Too cool!
>

Selah. Thanks to Jasper for his kick-ass job. I'm not sure I have the  
oomph to measure up to the standards set by those who have preceded,  
but here's a little ditty to get us primed for section (10). See  
y'all early Monday:

Marmot by Goethe (from "Jahrmarktsfest auf Plundersweilern"):

  I have come already through many a land,
  with the marmot
  and always found something to eat
  with the marmot.

  here and there,
  with the marmot.

  [I have seen so many men
  with the marmot
  that love the maidens all so well,
  with the marmot.

  I've also seen the fair maiden
  with the marmot
  who look at the little man that I am,
  with the marmot

  Now do not let me go like this, you gentlemen,
  with the marmot
  the fellows love to eat and drink,
  with the marmot.]