Thought those of you away from the midwest may still be curious about the Twain Home and Museum in Hannibal, since the national press is intent on force feeding only disaster stories about the raging Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Since Hannibal's forefathers (forepersons?) had the knowledge to respect the power of the Great Brown River God they built a levy of major proportions to protect the downtown area. It is still safe and holding, though it is receiving its greatest test to date. Local papers tell of the great loss of tourism for the summer, however. I will keep members on the list posted. Michael O'Conner, Columbia, MO