Every time Mark Twain celebrates a birthday it is something special to those who admire him. Today is no different, but even amplified. For the first time I can remember it is the very first time the White House has officially celebrated Mark Twain's birthday (and a day early to boot!). Our First Lady deserves special recognition for doing so!!! I heartily congratulate the Mark Twain scholars & others who were invited by the First Lady to The White House, and personally invite them to share their experience(s) with us on this forum! Here are some links (which will hopefully work) of the reported festivities: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20011129/en/tribute.reading_reading_1.html http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011030/en/review-stageriver_1.html http://daileynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20011129/en/pl/mrs_bush_twain.1.html Long Live Mark Twain (with the hope he is properly understood and quoted ) Twainiacally Yours, Bob Slotta