Thank you, Paula, for your compliments about the perfect late afternoon gathering on Saturday, and I wholeheartedly second them! Many thanks and much gratitude go to everyone who came, brought food, engaged in lively conversations, and helped out where needed! One estimate was that there were close to 100 people enjoying the weather, the victuals, and the company! The only amendment I would make to your accolade is that I actually had virtually nothing to do with the concept and execution! All the credit belongs to the committee members: Jeanne and Ralph Clifford, Estha Blachman, and Janet Yeracaris. Aided and abetted (I mean ably supported) by Cathie O’Neill for valiantly holding down the t-shirt and cookbook table all evening, and the musicians who enjoyed playing for a rapt audience of dancers, singers, listeners … and some very excited bees! ’Twas a perfect event, indeed! Marcie Marcie Van Cleave Executive Director Folk Arts Center of New England 10 Franklin Street Stoneham, MA 02180 781-438-4387 www.facone.org<http://www.facone.org>