A quick note to everyone on this list: Should you find yourself near Hartford next year when they hold their next Oktoberfest (or the spring wine tasting mentioned to me in passing last Friday) I give my stamp of approval. For a $35 advance-purchased ticket one gets an unlimited sampling of local craft beer and food, the musical stylings of House staff, and 5% off at the gift shop (2 bucks more gets you the commemorative pint glass!!!). I had so much fun I'm going back for their newly designed ghost tours this month, complete with trip to the basement and telling of MT's favorite ghost story ("The Golden Arm," presumably). I'm inspired to see such creativity and drive preserve the home of our common interest. May we all use our resources in like dynamic fashion. Anyway, my thanks to the staff for a wonderful time. -Alex Mr. Alex B. Effgen, M.A. The Editorial Institute at Boston University