But, then, all the other issues up to this point have been "especially
interesting and provocative," too.  This one will just be more of the
same in that regard.  John Bird has done a great job as editor.  --Jim
L.


-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Twain Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Bird
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 11:20 AM
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Subject: An Apology--and an Announcment

I apologize for my recent short message, which I thought I was sending 
privately to Kevin B.  Not the first time I have sent a private message
to 
the whole list!

The announcement:  I just got back from the post office, where I sent
off my 
final issue as editor of the Mark Twain Annual to the printer.  They say
4-6 
weeks, and I sure hope it's the lesser number, or even sooner.  I thank 
subscribers for their patience, but I think it will be rewarded with an 
especially interesting and provocative issue. And it's not too soon to
send 
in submissions to the new editor, Ann Ryan . . . the 2008 annual will 
actually come out in the fall, on time, as promised!
+++++++++++++
John Bird
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