//as many lf you know, my firm posts often tp SOT ib the past many ye*0ars but has fallen silent since aboit November.  While my name is on the masthead, my business partner Shane is our exclusive wordsmithand three decade vetran in title.  His recent renal failure has forced many f our colleagues abd clients to ask about our normally opinionated and jolly friend.  He asked e to tell everyne that he is hoping to be back so that his retirement at age 90 remains on target.  William at BRASS