You folks are MARVELOUS! And, for the record, the adults win. X equals kiss; O equals hug. An important thing to note, right before Valentine's Day, doncha think?

And, Doc, the kids are aged 21-27. The adults range from 45-52.

Thank you for telling me where I can POINT to the answer in a book. I needed that, since some of the kids are awfully literal!

And I appreciate all of your nice words of welcome, as well.

Saw a clever definition in this month's Reader's Digest that I'll share, in case anyone likes chiasmus:

Olympic officials: the souls that time men's tries.

Here's to good words!