
How would we write without it? The letter W joins the Swedish alphabet, at long last. At long last, Bert is vindicated.
Do not be alarmed if today’s song sounds different. No, I did not hire a new and talented Intern—if only it were that easy. No. Today’s issue is brought to you by our first field correspondent: Dutch staffer Paul Hunt.
When he’s not performing his duties as our European Correspondent, Paul is making excellent music, which you can listen to (and buy!) at his site, www.wolkenvelden.com.
Happily enough, today is my birthday. I will be locked in the office with a fine bottle of scotch and some earplugs—anything that doesn’t bear kicking down my door is officially not my problem.
On that note, purchases from the Gift Shop are the gifts that you give yourselves.



