Thanks for comments. I don't know how far our Phd idea will go. Not far, I
hope but these things have to run their course.  Our faculty is great at
procrastination so it will take us a long time.
 
I'll be in DC January 10-12, staying with Diane DeGrazia, I think.  I sure
hope we can get together.  Am trying to get David to come down for the weekend
but he can't tell yet what his obligations will be. Susan