By Henry S. Villard We must begin this “episode” with a mea culpa. It has been my pleasure to write these pieces (for which we have received a good few kudos) for Mr. Berkwitt and RSR, and to be honored to have been (and, hopefully to continue to be) able to present them to you through this medium. However, at this point in time I must ask for his and your continued forbearance, as, due to such not-minor concerns as the virus (fortunately, we have taken every precaution and have not been afflicted, but more on and about that below), occupational duties, and certain other issues, including participation in a number of activities which we are duty-bound to perform and/or be a part of, I have managed to fall behind in my presentations to this wonderful website. Be assured that, even with all of those duties and responsibilities, I will do my utmost to increase the frequency of my presentations hereon.