[MD] A modern allegory

[Ham Priday]

Greetings, Platt --

Your allegory is well told and to the point.  What makes it especially 
poignant in these times is that it stresses diligence in work and effort 
rather than monetary rewards.    (Judging by the current economic news, the 
latter may not be around much anymore.)

It might cheer you to know that I just returned from putting in my first 
four hours as a volunteer at our local McCain Campaign headquarters.

Welcome back!

--Ham