Reply #5: Thanks, but here's the deal.

[trof]

Stephen sent this to me in an e-mail this morning.
No indication of where or if it's been published.
Since it was a personal communication to me, which he labeled as an editorial, I felt it was OK to post it.

Here's his note to me:

wow - thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate that. I had a
really good time during my visit. Everyone was gracious and welcoming -
and the food was incredible.

I attached my most recent op-ed - I thought some of the people who
check out postings on that forum would appreciate it. (you may have
already seen it - but if not - I thought you would appreciate it too.)

look forward to visiting more in the near future.
Stephen