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<DIV>Dear Visionaries, </DIV>
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<DIV>This will be my second Vision 2020 post today and thus my last. I need to cover a lot of territory, so please forgive me if all the following isn't completely coherent.</DIV>
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<DIV>1) I thank Phil Nisbet for his apology re: questioning my Judaism, and I accept. That particular argument, as far as I'm concerned, is now over. I would add that there are no hard feelings, but that would be a lie. There are hard feelings. I'm not a saint; I'm a crank. I would love to beat Phil about the neck and shoulders with a shofar, but I won't. Instead, I'll just take a deep breath, assume his apology is sincere (and that it was difficult for him to utter), and I'll get over it. I have other (gefilte) fish to fry.</DIV>
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<DIV>2) KRFP does not pay me, but Phil is right when he observes that I gain more than just good feelings by hosting a radio show. I gain exposure. I have a public venue in which to air my opinions, crack my jokes, and shill like mad for my books and other writings. I like to think that my and Brother Carl's gig on KRFP is mutually beneficial in that Brother Carl and I get what we want, i.e., a public forum, and that the station gets a couple of free DJs. If you're looking for pure altruism, Phil, better call Jimmy Carter. Then again, perhaps he builds all of those Habitat for Humanity houses for some secret, selfish reason like promoting the Carter Peace Center or selling that novel he wrote -- what was it called? A Hornet's Nest? Maybe this Habitat for Humanity thing is working so well after all; I can't remember the name of his book.</DIV>
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<DIV>3) So the June 12th Auntie Establishment and Brother Carl Show was a yawn, was it, Thomas Hansen? Sheesh -- everyone's a critic. You're damned lucky there was a June 12th show. You try organizing a film showing in less than two weeks while your mother's in town on a ten-day visit; you're making flying trips to Virginia City and Clarkia; you're trying to keep up with your New West writing; and your dog has a nasty case of ear-mites. I've been busier than a two-peckered owl in a hen-house these past two weeks, and now, all I want to do is sleep. Not that I'm complaining; it's also been a very gratifying two weeks, and I'd still rather be me than George W. Bush. I would just like to point out that Brother Carl and I reserve the right to serve up a laid-back show every now and again, and if you don't like it, lump it. Unlike Donovan, Brother Carl and I are not "Sunshine Superman." We're a couple of volunteer DJs with!
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<DIV>(That said, thank you, Tom, for setting up the streaming Internet audio for us. Brother Carl and I really appreciate it.)</DIV>
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<DIV>4) I've just heard from Julie Ketchum at the Kenworthy. It looks as if the second showing of "My Town" will be on July 28th, and it will be followed by a panel discussion. Then, there will be another showing in September when the students get back. I'll keep you all posted via Vision 2020, via Vera White's INKster column (if Vera is willing), and via my website. Sound good?</DIV>
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<DIV>Joan Opyr/Auntie Establishment</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.auntie-establishment.com">www.auntie-establishment.com</A></DIV>
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<DIV><A href="mailto:joanopyr@earthlink.net">joanopyr@earthlink.net</A></DIV>
<DIV>EarthLink Revolves Around You.</DIV>
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