I want to see this through, as though absolutely nothing has changed, because it hasn't.

Here's just a rough graphical idea I had, Grace, because you'd mentioned the UI. This is a long ways from being a splash screen, but I'm posting it just for fodder for discussion.

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My Best,

Gary