I look forward every day to reading the MMD more than I do any
other email than I receive.  I've met a few people that contribute
and several more that read the Digest and know me from there,
whether authors or readers.

I have said this before but it bears repeating: this group is
a very special group of people and everyone I've met in the hobby
has been without exception extremely warm and friendly.  Robbie
and Jody (who keep this organized, tame and available to us all),
thanks once again!  My most sincere appreciation to you; your work
here is a great reward to us all.

To all those who enjoy the MMD, just a reminder: it's free to us all,
but there are expenses.  The MMD has a suggested donation that they
encourage but I never hear requests coming from them.  It's the start
of the new year -- donate to help them cover the costs of running this.

Happy holidays to all (I personally celebrate Festivus!)

Best regards,
Eliyahu Shahar
Ramat Gan, Israel