December 27, 1997My sister Ellen

Dear Andy... I have nothing but praise for The Browne Pages.  I already gave you all the suggestions needed and like the good brother you are, you used all of them.  Once again Andy...another great Christmas newsletter.  I enjoy receiving it each year.  Boy who would have ever thought that my brother would have such a sense of humor.  I'm looking forward to next years publication.  Will you still be in Charlotte for that one?

Signed: Ellen Browne-Brown, Cocoa, FL

Dear Ellen... How dumb it must feel marrying someone with the same last name as yours (except for the spelling) and still have the balls to become a hyphenated woman.  In all the years I have known you, 45 to be exact, this is the first time you haven ever praised my efforts.  I don't know whether or not I should be happy or totally insulted.  Considering that you are my sister - I guess I'll feel insulted.