> Just another point, I wasnt really attacking the other rejoinder,
> but I did say GROSS errors. Sorry to be this direct, The Arrogant
> One, but I think you missed the point. Typos and a few comma splices
> are ok: we all do that.

> As to the sarcasm, the other rejoinder implied that I attack, at
> will, those that are just seeking friendly advice. Thats simply NOT
> true. I attacked people who offered nothing tangible. If you REALLY
> read my posts, you will see that Ive offered helpful advice to
> several people on Japan, including your last e-mail, which you did
> not reply. Again, sorry for being too abrupt or direct but I just
> wanted to clarify some things.

> Anyway, get that Stradivarius tuned and soothe our weary souls.

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> Just another point, I wasnt really attacking the other rejoinder,
> but I did say GROSS errors. Sorry to be this direct, The Arrogant
> One, but I think you missed the point. Typos and a few comma splices
> are ok: we all do that.

> As to the sarcasm, the other rejoinder implied that I attack, at
> will, those that are just seeking friendly advice. Thats simply NOT
> true. I attacked people who offered nothing tangible. If you REALLY
> read my posts, you will see that Ive offered helpful advice to
> several people on Japan, including your last e-mail, which you did
> not reply. Again, sorry for being too abrupt or direct but I just
> wanted to clarify some things.

> Anyway, get that Stradivarius tuned and soothe our weary souls.

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My dear friend,

NEVER would I be so crass as to belittle YOUR splendiferous efforts in behalf of so many of our somewhat misinformed ESL brethren present in this forum. I am certain that everyone, including myself, well acknowledges your contributions in the areas of constructive opinions, advice, and information. As for MY not having replied to your last esl communiqu, you must try to accept my apology as, during the next several weeks, I will be committed to a gargantuan 11-hour-per-day teaching schedule between two schools here in Los Angeles! WHY I do these things (especially at my age) is, I fear, one of the inexplicable realities of MY misguidance.

While we are setting the record straight, please understand that, pertaining to your post of 10/12, I was not questioning your spelling of "supposed," but an ensuing word, "EPITOME," which was spelled "EPITOPME"! Check back, and you'll clearly see the error. In any event, I do agree with you in that ANYONE can be guilty of typos. It's just those misspellings which are entered over and over by 'teachers' which make me lose my composure!

Anyway, I've got the old Strad out again, and I'm practicing music designed to calm the hearts of the savage PRC employment agencies and their ever-so-innocent, native-speaking dupes!

Love to all, and ... VIVA ESL!

The Arrogant One