Hi Bonnie, Received my copy of the letter today. I can read it just fine. Thank you,. Norma

No Civil War reenacting as yet. I do medieval mainly. Did send the Gettysburg reenactment web site to the chat line because a Maupin is responsible for the Confederacy. I think someone at the reunion in Williamsburg had on a re enactors Confederate coat. Maybe Denise can help with this. Lynn > [Original Message] > From: ca farmer <ca farmer@houston.rr.com> > To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 10/8/02 10:45:56 PM > Subject: Re: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Lake of the Woods, Kern County, California > > Hi Lynn, > We were going to the Festival but since I can't walk toooooo well, I don't > think Bill would pull me along in a wagon.....hehehehe!!!!!!!. > > Lynn do you do reinacting at all at the "War Between the States" (WBTS) or > as the North knows it the Civil War? cf > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "M Lynn Taylor" <mltaylordogmother@earthlink.net> > To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > > > > Sounds like a great place! I am ready to move north. TX is running out > of > > water. Air pollution is really bad and getting worse. Prices going ever > > higher. Haven't really decided on MO but it looks good. Draw a line > > through St.Louis East and West and anything along this line is a > > consideration. > > Sounds like you found a good place. The only constant in Metaphysics is > > change! You just have to find a place that changes into your > > specifications. > > New dog goes for heart worm treatment tomorrow. Hope everything turns > > out well. I can never get out of the "caretaker" mode! > > I would buy my cousin's house in Washington,MO but she sold most of the > > land that went with it. I would really rather be in the country on some > > acreage. I would like some real dirt!!! > > Went to a Civil War re-enactment over the weekend. They mentioned > > Picket's Charge as did Ken Burns "Civil War" on PBS. Next year is the > > 140th year of the Gettysburg Re-enactment. I am thinking about going. > The > > Maupins lost so much family at Picket's charge. Ken Burn's PBS series > even > > showed the rock wall where the Maupins died. It was a Massacre. I have a > > couple of table spoons of Maupin dirt from the Taliafero-Cole house in > > Williamsburg so need to add some Gettysburg "dirt" to the collection. > > I have been a medieval recreationist so it will be fun to move forward > in > > time! I got offered a job sewing costumes as there are few people who > know > > how to sew. I have a costume to make for a Renaissance Faire in Nov. in > > TX. My fabric is beautiful. > > Any Houston Maupins going to the Renaissance Faire this year in > > Magnolia,TX? > > Getting much needed rain. Cannot complain about the weather in TX this > > year. However,since El Nino has begun again it is time to use this > > coolness to full advantage! La Nina will give us a drought again. I > > wonder why this ~ is on my keyboard and I cannot use it where it > > belongs(over the second n in Nino and Nina). > > Dogs playing and barking and "singing" to each other. My new dog is > > funny looking. She defies description except to say-Terrier with > Chihuahua > > eyes and a shorter muzzle,body like a Terrier or Whippet, hair and tail > > like a Basenji! My vet said she is healthy except for heart worms. He > > would not even guess as to her lineage!!! She is a sweetheart. I am her > > fourth home and she will stay with us. She only has to learn to leave the > > cats alone. > > If at all possible, The Ken Burns special on PBS "The Civil War" is a > > must see!!!! I wish I had taken notes. > > Lynn > > > > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > TO SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE from any RootsWeb-hosted mailing list, send an e-mail message with only the word SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) in the subject and the body of the message to > [name of list]-L-request@rootsweb.com (for mail mode) or to > [name of list]-D-request@rootsweb.com (for digest mode). > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- M. Lynn Taylor --- mltaylordogmother@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Orthopedic problems must be a Maupin thing too. When I was at the reunion in MO in June, I asked about Spina Bifida and that seems to be a recessive trait. Around Maupin,MO it crops up in several Maupin families 2-7 generations apart. When in Williamsburg saw few ortho problems but many cataracts. This is not mentioning the cardiac problems which seem to be left ventricular hypertrophy ( which is pretty common in USA) but many with Mitral Valve prolapsed which is hereditary. All Maupins lived into very old age and were very active. If you can imagine living into your 80's in the 1700's when life expectancy was early 40's at best. Have a dead van battery-second day in a row. Bought one of those emergency jumpers and it did not work. Cannot get van out of park so I can push it away from the garage. Neighbor drove me to get the jumper. He has a new Cadillac and the battery is under the back seat. That is no help. Dogs have dragged in copious amounts of wet mud from the recent rains. I had just scrubbed the floor using a finger nail brush to get the grout-like image between the fake brick tiles clean. They have even managed to sling the mud up the walls and of course onto my bed. My washer is running over so cannot wash. So,I am eating a lot of chocolate today. Cannot get a snake down the washer drain and it is clogged from washing rugs. BIG QUESTION-Any body know what you spray on patterns to keep the tissue paper from ripping? I am starting my costume and just the weight of the fabric will tear the pattern. Lynn > [Original Message] > From: cafarmer <cafarmer@houston.rr.com> > To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 10/8/02 10:59:47 PM > Subject: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Re: Surgery > > Lynn - MSM Glucosamine is what have kept me going for over 3 years - The > dtr will probably do an MRI - believe me - surgery WILL BE MY LAST RESORT. > I have to find out WHAT exactly is wrong with that old knee. > > They won't operate on me just because - I'll have to have a definite answer > to many questions. However, it has restricted my walking to a very large > extent and now this--it hasn't hurt this bad since 1994. > Carolyn F > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "M Lynn Taylor" <mltaylordogmother@earthlink.net> > To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 11:00 PM > Subject: Re: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Lake of the Woods, Kern County, > California-Rednecks > > > > I have two bad knees and can sympathize. No surgery though. Have torn > > ligaments from lifting weights-MCL on left and the opposite on the Right. > > I fell face first when skiing. I keep taking my MSM Glucosamine and that > is > > all I need. I take it before I do any work or walking over uneven ground. > > I take at least 1200mg of Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Research done in > TX > > has proven that Glucosamine and Chondroitin do REPAIR ligament damage. > Bone > > chips are another story. Make sure to see on an Xray. These surgeries > are > > becoming like hysterectomies-the bread and butter of an orthopedic > surgeon. > > Lynn > > AH-HO! > > Just got my new NDN T shirt for donating to the local NDN radio station. > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > From: cafarmer <cafarmer@houston.rr.com> > > > To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Date: 10/8/02 10:42:51 PM > > > Subject: Re: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Lake of the Woods, Kern County, > > California-Rednecks > > > > > > Don't know for sure yet...The swelling needed to go down - my appt with > > > orthopedist is next Thurs 10-17 (and we leave for a week at the condo at > > > Canyon Lake- what a bummer-as there is a NA PowWow on the South side of > > the Lake that w/e; Wimberly, New Braunsfel there and we were coming back > on > > the 26 to go to the Festival.) > > > > > > All I know now is he said probably ligament damage - and loose bone or > > > cartilage particles in the knee. All he said was - looks like surgery > > > SOON. I still wear my 20" leg immobilize - he took me off Vioxx as it > > was giving me some problems. So I just keep my leg propped up - and > take a > > > Motrin or Advil when necessary. Still walking like a zombie. Bill > is > > > picking on me - waddling. I am praying I can schedule any surgery > till I > > > return from VA the end of November. That's it folks for now.... > Carolyn F > > > > > > > What was the diagnosis re:knee? Lynn > > > > > > > > > From: cafarmer <cafarmer@houston.rr.com> > > > > > > > > > > Hi Sandi, I'm not a redneck -I don't think but with my Texas accent > > > > -best I not come to CA. Just a good ol(e)(d) Texas girl. > > > > > > > > > > Boy, am I having a fit with this knee brace. A walking > zombie....No > > > > > driving... Leg up. > > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. > <http://pml.rootsweb.com> > Brought to you by RootsWeb.com. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- M. Lynn Taylor --- mltaylordogmother@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Yes, but at least you can get Social Security from a husband that dumped you for a younger model. Not enough, but better than it used to be. Norma

In a message dated 10/9/02 9:36:00 PM, cafarmer@houston.rr.com writes: << Sandi, on the Macs - can't you just go to net and type in the addy (leaving off the last 4 letters) and get in. >> Carolyn: I'll try Internet Explorer. That usually works. Will try tomorrow! Getting sleepy! Sandi

In a message dated 10/9/02 5:51:54 PM, PIMM1@aol.com writes: << http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks.html >> Patricia: Shoot! It didn't work for me but then, I'm the one with the Macintosh! Thanks for sharing it, though! Cuz Sandi

Carolyn: Someone sent that to me and it still works! Strange but neat! Sandi

Sandi, on the Macs - can't you just go to net and type in the addy (leaving off the last 4 letters) and get in. One of our friends did that on another one similar to this. cf ----- Original Message ----- From: <SandKatC@aol.com> Subject: Re: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Your own fireworks! > > In a message dated 10/9/02 5:51:54 PM, PIMM1@aol.com writes: > > << http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks.html >> > > Patricia: > > Shoot! It didn't work for me but then, I'm the one with the Macintosh! > Thanks for sharing it, though! > > Cuz Sandi > >

This is fascinating. cf Subject: Fwd: This Is Great--do it!!! This is great--do it!! Subject: Perpetual clock Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 21:33:11 EDT Move your cursor around and watch this clock keep perfect time. Fascinating!!!! http://www.laservet.net/public/clock.htm

In a message dated 10/9/02 6:46:40 PM, Rosamundi4@dragonbbs.com writes: << I realize that women have more to do today than run a household, but if one does it well, They deserve the respect and admiration of one that runs a business. Jackie >> Jackie: I remember when women started going out to work and let others take care of their children. Stay at home mothers looked down on them. Then the tide turned and stay at home mothers were looked down on by those who were REALLY working! As if they still didn't have to work around the house when they got home. And, they missed out on being there for their children. I wouldn't change being a stay at home mother if I had it to do over again. It was well worth it! Over those years I also had a lot of children at my house who had working mothers. Sandi

In a message dated 10/9/02 6:43:22 PM, cafarmer@houston.rr.com writes: << Even Uncle Sam still does not authorize retirement benefits for it -what a bummer. cf >> Well, if we got retirement benefits, as stay at home mothers, we would be set! Sandi

I realize that women have more to do today than run a household, but if one does it well, They deserve the respect and admiration of one that runs a business. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: <SandKatC@aol.com> To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 9:30 PM Subject: Re: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Just a Mother > > In a message dated 10/9/02 6:23:34 PM, Rosamundi4@dragonbbs.com writes: > > << I said I am a > > Home Engineer. She said my does that pay well! >> > > Jackie: > > Where do we sign on? LOL > > =^. .^= > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > TO SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE from any RootsWeb-hosted mailing list, send an e-mail message with only the word SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) in the subject and the body of the message to > [name of list]-L-request@rootsweb.com (for mail mode) or to > [name of list]-D-request@rootsweb.com (for digest mode). > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

In a message dated 10/9/02 6:23:34 PM, Rosamundi4@dragonbbs.com writes: << I said I am a Home Engineer. She said my does that pay well! >> Jackie: Where do we sign on? LOL =^. .^=

Carol. Some time ago I was answering a survey. They asked what I did, I said I am a Home Engineer. She said my does that pay well! LOL Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: "cafarmer" <cafarmer@houston.rr.com> To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Just a Mother > MOTHERS should be awarded MA (Masters in Achievement Research) and MD > > (Doctorate in Motherhood) both in fields of Child Development and Human > Relations > > with PAY. Carolyn F > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <SandKatC@aol.com> > To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 7:34 PM > Subject: [MAUPIN-CHAT] Just a Mother > > > > Celebrate Your Title! > > > > > > "I'm Just a Mother? --- Excuse Me!" > > > > > > A few months ago, when I was picking up the children at school, another > > > > mother I knew well rushed up to me. Emily was fuming with indignation. > > > > "Do you know what you and I are?" she demanded. Before I could answer > > > > and I didn't really have one handy ... she blurted out the reason for > > > > her question. It seemed she had just returned from renewing her driver's > > > > license at the County Clerk's office. Asked by the woman recorder to > > > > state her occupation, Emily had hesitated, uncertain how to classify > > > > herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, > > > > or are you just a... ?" "Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a > > > > mother." "We don't list 'mother' as an occupation...'housewife' covers > > > > it," said the recorder emphatically. > > > > > > I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same > > > > situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a > > > > career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high-sounding title > > > > like "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar." "What is your > > > > occupation?" she probed. What made me say it, I do not know. The words > > > > simply popped out. "I am a Research Associate in the field of Child > > > > Development and Human Relations." > > > > > > The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair, and looked up as > > > > though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing > > > > the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my > > > > pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official > > > > questionnaire. > > > > > > "Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in > > > > your field?" Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard > > > > myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research (what mother > > > > doesn't) in the laboratory and in the field (normally I would have said > > > > indoors) and out. I'm working for my Masters (the whole darned family) > > > > and already have four credits (all daughters!). Of course the job is one > > > > of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?) > > > > and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). > > > > > > But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and > > > > the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money." > > > > > > There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she > > > > completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. > > > > > > As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I > > > > was greeted by my lab assistants - ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could > > > > hear our new experimental model (6 months) in the child-development > > > > program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt triumphant! I had > > > > scored a beat in bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as > > > > someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than 'just > > > > another mother.' > > > > Motherhood ... what a glorious career. Especially when there's a title > > > > on the door. > > > > > > Send this to another Mother you know. Whether a stay at home Mom or a > > > > career Mom, we should all carry this title. > > > > > > Does this make grandmothers, "Senior Research Associates in the field of > > > > Child Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers, > > > > "Executive Senior Research Associates"? I think so. > > > > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > Please don't post private information about living people without permission. All posts are archived. To search RootsWeb list archives: > <http://archiver.rootsweb.com/archives/search.html> > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

In a message dated 10/9/02 6:14:00 PM, cafarmer@houston.rr.com writes: << (Doctorate in Motherhood) both in fields of Child Development and Human Relations with PAY >> Carolyn: Who could afford to pay? They did a study some years ago figuring what it would cost to hire someone to do the various things we've all done. The annual cost was just too amazing! Sandi

Max. If you are asking me, I am sorry I am not the one you are looking for. I am Jackie Miller, The name came from a favorite rose I like, figured no one else would have it. LOL Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Maupin" <mgm148@rollanet.org> To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [MAUPIN-CHAT] ROLLING UP THE STREETS? > Dear Rosamond Could you be Rosamond Robinson? I have a cousin > Named Bob Robinson would is married to Rosamond. Several years ago > she was working on the Maupin lineage. > >Sandi. > >for many years we live out of town, and I didn't drive. It really changes > >the way you shop. Here, there is no retail stores in town, other than > >antique, and craft, well, one grocery store. So if you need anything else, > >you must drive at lest 7 miles to the closest store. Jackie > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: <SandKatC@aol.com> > >To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > >Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 1:27 AM > >Subject: [MAUPIN-CHAT] ROLLING UP THE STREETS? > > > > > >> Cousins: > >> > >> Having an email friend where we are moving has been a BOON. But, I just > >> found out that they "roll up the streets" quite early each day, less the > >bars > >> and liquor stores! Geesh, I'm sure not use to that! I emailed her again > >and > >> asked if the liquor stores were like our local liquor/convenient stores. > >> Haven't heard back but that will mean a total change in the way we shop! > >> > >> Len can drive safely after dark but I can't and don't. > >> > >> =^. .^= > >> > >> > >> ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > >> RootsWeb forbids posting of copyrighted material without permission of the > >author. Read RootsWeb's Acceptable Use Policy at > >> <http://www,rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html> > >> > >> ============================== > >> To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > >go to: > >> http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >> > >> > > > > > >==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > >Please don't post private information about living people without > >permission. All posts are archived. To search RootsWeb list > >archives: > ><http://archiver.rootsweb.com/archives/search.html> > > > >============================== > >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > >records, go to: > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > Please don't post private information about living people without permission. All posts are archived. To search RootsWeb list archives: > <http://archiver.rootsweb.com/archives/search.html> > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Anthony. What is the address of the site? Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: "anthony maupin" <tonyandebi1@yahoo.com> To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 5:29 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: [MAUPIN-CHAT] military records > carolyn > thanks for the info found a website last night that > told me just that on the standard 180 form it also > said you could get just about anything you wanted you > just had to be sure to be specific on the form as to > what information you wanted. the website was called > the sons of world war 2 vets had alot of interesting > stuff there medical records awards theatre of action > all that sort if stuff. > thanks > anthony > > > > --- SandKatC@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 10/9/02 8:18:31 AM, > > celticblood@earthlink.net writes: > > > > Carolyn, have you gotten military records before? We > > have a copy of my > > > > father-in-law's record, but it is woefully brief. It > > says that he was > > > > inducted at this time, went to Europe at that time, > > came home and was > > > > discharged at the rank of PFC. I would like to know > > which units he was in > > > > so that I could find out which campaigns he > > participated in, etc. Have you > > > > ever seen a way to get this kind of detail from the > > Army? Maybe I am just > > > > looking at the wrong form. > > > > > > Pat > > > > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > > RootsWeb forbids posting of copyrighted material > > without permission of the author. Read RootsWeb's > > Acceptable Use Policy at > > <http://www,rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html> > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion > > online genealogy records, go to: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More > http://faith.yahoo.com > > > ==== MAUPIN-CHAT Mailing List ==== > Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. > <http://pml.rootsweb.com> > Brought to you by RootsWeb.com. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

GO HERE - IT'S COOL AND UNLIKE OTHERS RECENTLY, IT WORKS. Your Own Fireworks ... http://www.maylin.net/Fireworks.html My best, Patricia San Antonio

Anthony, Bill said when you see or talk to Andy and Sophie again, tell him Bill said a Big Texas Hello - and the Lord Willing - we will be at the Class Reunion next July. Look forward to it. cf ----- Original Message ----- From: "anthony maupin" <tonyandebi1@yahoo.com> To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > carolyn > andy finally retired about 4 months ago sold the > business has been having problems with feet and legs > and has to go to dialosis a couple times a week but i > seen him 2 weeks ago and he seems to be getting around > pretty good. andy use to call on me when ever he > needed something fixed around the resturant or at > home. can't imagine being afraid of andy ha ha > anthony > > > --- cafarmer <cafarmer@houston.rr.com> wrote: > > Hi Anthony, Yes Andy was in Bill's graduating class > > and his sister, Sophia. He did not date her because he said "he was afraid > > of Andy". ha ha..... (He is standing over my shoulder). During the > > last class reunion in 1998, we went to his Cafe on Main Street and had > > breakfast with a bunch from the class. How is he doing? Dick and Julia > > were with us and we met the others over there. Had a great time and good > > food. I suppose you have eaten there too!!!!!!!!! > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "anthony maupin" <tonyandebi1@yahoo.com> > > To: <MAUPIN-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 8:17 PM > > > > > hey carolyn > > > does bill know andy lambrose? > > > anthony > > >

Celebrate Your Title! "I'm Just a Mother? --- Excuse Me!" A few months ago, when I was picking up the children at school, another mother I knew well rushed up to me. Emily was fuming with indignation. "Do you know what you and I are?" she demanded. Before I could answer and I didn't really have one handy ... she blurted out the reason for her question. It seemed she had just returned from renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office. Asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation, Emily had hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a... ?" "Of course I have a job," snapped Emily. "I'm a mother." "We don't list 'mother' as an occupation...'housewife' covers it," said the recorder emphatically. I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high-sounding title like "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar." "What is your occupation?" she probed. What made me say it, I do not know. The words simply popped out. "I am a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."   The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair, and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. "Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?" Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't) in the laboratory and in the field (normally I would have said indoors) and out. I'm working for my Masters (the whole darned family) and already have four credits (all daughters!). Of course the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money." There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants - ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (6 months) in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt triumphant! I had scored a beat in bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than 'just another mother.' Motherhood ... what a glorious career. Especially when there's a title on the door. Send this to another Mother you know. Whether a stay at home Mom or a career Mom, we should all carry this title. Does this make grandmothers, "Senior Research Associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers, "Executive Senior Research Associates"?   I think so. God Bless America and Israel One Nation, UNDER GOD