Our dear friend, Nikita, one of the mods, just lost a (relatively) young brother due to a sudden, massive heart attack. She has taken it bravely, but this is a tough blow for anyone. The man had three young daughters and a loving wife.

May I offer and suggest support and caring notes to her? She is much loved on-line, here and elsewhere, and not just because she is a great and talented writer. Please, tell your friends here who may not have seen this, pass word on to those who may know her, who know her work, who have had contact with her here.

She is my dear friend. I respect and admire her. And I sorrow for her loss.

Chuck