[log in to unmask] writes: >When I first joined the list, I felt very awkward using the "love" word >to denote my strong positive feelings about a particular work or body >of works. But, I went ahead and now have no problem using it at all. > >Is it appropriate? Why not? There's no law against it, and common usage is >on the side of using it for more than "people". For me, the word "love" is >fine for anybody or anything I have strong positive feelings about and want >to engage in frequently. I totally agree Don....I always state my love and affection for my favorite works. I also state my love for chocolate and a good steak and wine. If anyone has a problem with that then they I'd be glad to stop using the word love if they'll make me a nice steak every night and play some of my favorite Purcell. --Wes