Gretchen,
   
  Let's redefine 'mere' since it now is being applied to Johanna: Our new definition should be, "Skilled, experienced, insightful, and generous with one's insights." In that case, I think we can call you 'mere' too!
   
  Let's petition the editors of the OED to insert this definition.
   
  Paul D.

Gretchen Lee <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
        In a message dated 3/18/2006 7:43:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:
  I doubt that I ever had a teacher better than she is.

  
  As many of you on the list know, I am a <insert adjective here - if Johanna is a "mere, " I can't imagine how I would be characterized) middle school teacher of English. The best grammar experience of my life was a slice of professional development with Johanna at Asilomar.  I envy her students.
   
  I greatly enjoy the conversations and dialogue on this list, but Eduard's personal attacks are inappropriate.
   
  ~Gretchen
   
   
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