The phrase "voodoo" doesn't offend me at all, Mickie. It might to others in the forum, but I'll leave them to that.

I was just riffing on the idea that there might be something supernatural about the program, or me in general.

I am available, by the way, to perform parlor tricks at birthday parties, though.

One thing I think I've always shied away from is the use of the term "trick". Similarly, "The Mysteries of Program X", "secrets", anything that might suggest that knowledge of a program is reserved for a select few.

I've worked hard for over 20 years writing books that ell the reader that there are no secrets, just truths you haven't figured out yet. I've seen people sell books of "secrets" and feel they're cheating the audience who could have figured out the "secret" themselve if they'd stopped and reflected for a moment.

I'm sure you missed a step or were in the wrong folder.

And Mickie, please don't use the phrase "for the life of me".

Because I'll bet you don't mean it!



-g