Columbus Circle) JOE: Good morning Calliope. CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. What news? JOE: A surprise in my inbox. CALLIOPE: What was it? JOE: An email from William Safire thanking me for my post about the word marriage and welcoming me as a Lexicographic Irregular. CALLIOPE: How nice. Did that make your day? JOE: It did. I have always enjoyed his New York Times language columns but have had difficulty finding them due to limited distribution of the Times in a small town. CALLIOPE: Is there any way you can still find access? JOE: Interesting you should ask. I found a link to notify me by email when he publishes anything. I am looking forward to keeping up with his comments. CALLIOPE: What else is in the fire? JOE: I sent in my column about the word marriage which will appear in Sliding Otter News jlangen@slidingotter.com) CALLIOPE: What else? JOE: I am finalizing my article on Finding God in Nature. CALLIOPE: Where will that appear. JOE: In a forthcoming book, Meeting the God of America by Christian Schall. I'm trying to be patient. Talk with you tomorrow. this Saturday (request a free subscription at