In a message dated 6/25/01 4:02:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << www.uncwil.edu/people/basedowm/mm/home.html >> Maureen, Great photo of you at the chimney base! Thank you for advancing the interpretation that the raccoon is a concealment or offering to earth spirits. I think your website should be an inspiration to all of us. Ron May