In a message dated 7/7/02 2:45:02 PM, zorn-list-request@mailman.xmission.com writes: << Skip, I don't like the way you've overdetermined what constitutes "technique", it's like you're courting predictability or manageability of aesthetics. >> dear scott, i wont pretend to speak for skip, but usually what technique means is mastery of one's instrument or skill; this provides the _means_ to accomplish what your intentions are, even if your intention is aleatory. luck is nice, but the skills to back it up are necessary. yrs steve koenig n.p.:lauren newton.patrick scheyder