Jackie, Your beautiful piece, "Geodes", brought tears to my eyes. We have only recently discovered Casey County, the home of my husband's ancestors, the Sluders and the Durhams. It is a truly unique place. I believe that your geode simile can be applied to all genealogy research. I will keep it in my files. Judy Sluder, Boone County, KY _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com