Someone was kind enough to take the time to point out to me that N.G. is not shy of publicity, meaning, I think, that I should give her full name.

My reply: I know this. My decision.

Although I do know her personally, what I have written is my attempt to come to terms with what's going on in me with regard to what she did during "Defensive Shield" that brought out very strong feelings in me at the time and still does. Therefore her identity is not the point. She does what she believes in and that's her business. I was writing for me, not for her.

And now I'll be off to the pool, if you don't mind. I'm full to burst with things to say, but they will have to wait.