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As the Crown Prince of the little community called Parkinsaw, MI, complete with P---, Wolverines, deer, Zebra Mussels, Walleye, Perch, Boars (from NYC yet), I am proud as a P-- to announce that the Parkinsaw city fathers have passed another one of their ordinances, this time it's right on the money: To wit: All email communications originating from Parkinsaw and posted to a general list will have adequate identifiers in the subject line so that those recipients can reasonably identify the nature of the information presented. If the message indeed has absolutely nothing to do with Parkinson's Disease, it shall be labeled in the subject line as "Non-PD: (Identifier)". If the message has some connection with Parkinson's Disease, such as Pennies for Parkinson's, Parkinson's research or the like it shall be labeled in the subject line as "Limited-PD: (Identifier). The extent of the identifier subject matter appearing in the communication must also be stated; i.e., if out of a two page message only 10% is devoted to a P-- let's say, then the subject heading would be: "Limited PD: P---, 10%). Further, an honest effort must be made to use standard identifiers to assist those employing filters. For example, it would be bad manners to sneak in some P-- stories by using "Limited-PD: Porkers." If it oinks like a P--, wallows like a P-- and gives his brain cells to a hurting Parkinsonian just like a P--then he must be a P--! Now, in the case of Parkinsaw, we have an unusual number of cloven hoofed friends, with various and sundry monikers, so we must ensure that if it's a boar from NYC, say, then the communication will be so labeled with P--, not Boar, so as not to clog-up the filters. Otherwise that bad ole Boar from NYC will slip right on through. Personally, I agree with the sentiment proffered about helping those individuals to wade through the numerous messages received. Those of us up this way who dabble in humorous subjects do so for the sole purpose of making people with Parkinson's laugh, and to remind them not to forfeit God's gift to them of their smile, laugh and sense of humor. The very last thing we want is to offend, bother, pester, annoy or otherwise disrupt their right to access the information they choose. So, speaking only for the Parkinsaw contingent up here in Michigan's wild and beautiful Upper Peninsula, we'll do everything we can to make life easier for our friends on the List. Wow, look at that! A Fabled Cincy Flying P--, with Chubby Labarre holding on for dear life, just flew over the Mohammed Ali Civic Center. Folks, I've got to go and get a picture of this Take care. John Bjork The Parkinsaw Chronicles Parkinsaw, MI.