Winter Blues?

[Gary E. Masters]

Some of my very best letters (remember paper and stamps?) were written 
and destroyed the next days.  Some of my worst memories are the ones that
got out before I could destroy them.  I sent one to Travelers that still 
makes me wince.  "Did I really say that?"  Well, yes, I did.
But I am not proud of it.

This seems to be a tough winter and people may be getting short in the 
temper.  I see a lot of letters that stake out a position and want everone
who does not agree to give up totally.  Either electronic publications
are the answer to everything (actually my position but I try to be open
minded) or they are totally impossible.  I think the truth lies somewhere in the
middle and is different under different circumstances and at different
times.  

So, to be as brief as I can, give the other person a break.  If they don't know
the answer then it is a reasonable question.  If you think you know all the 
answers, then most are probably wrong or trivial.  And let some of the answers
cook for a while.  I like a good debate and think that sometimes we avoid
honest discussion when we should not.  But all of this is trying to 
decide where to bury the survivors.  How about a few jokes?

Spring will get here.  And if you can't wait, come to Laredo.
It is here now.

regards,

Gary E. Masters
Automated Services Librarian
Texas A&M International University
(210) 326-2137 (voice)
(210) 326-2120 (fax)