Barb: I agree with your theory about writing. Tight editing creates good copy. After all, it took me a week to write this message. My theory: writing time copy length = ----------------------------- x hrs. of insomnia number of toes cramping My rules for good writing: * Carefully avoid all adverbs. * Verbs should follow nouns, said the Parkie writer. * Don't use no contractions. They ain't good. * Don't use no double negatives, either. * Vary your sentence length. Make some four words. Make other sentences longer. Write a few shorter. Your copy will flow. Your editor will smile. * Edit your copy with a fine-tooth comb. Better yet, use a pencil so your editor can read your changes. * If you write about Parkinson's, make certain you understand terms. Example, name the conditions characterized by the following: MY *$%%^*#@$$ TOES ARE CRAMPING!!!