Reader Survey: Who Wants Callahan to Tape a Lecture?

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I say that Gene should record his next lecture on Death & Dying, and then post it here. I shudder to think what happens when parents entrust their children to Gene's odd worldview, and yet I am eager to find out.

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  1. John Goes2:55 AM

    I'm dying to hear it.

    Get it?

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  2. Anonymous8:41 AM

    Great idea.

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  3. gcallah11:06 PM

    Well, I'll tape when I can, but in the meanestimes, here's the latest web page

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  4. Anonymous10:41 AM

    Gene, I'd enjoy listening to a lecture. Can't record it with a little digital recorder & small mic on your lapel? I did that with a cheapo from Radio Shack...whole bundle was surprisingly cheap.

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  5. gcallah12:26 PM

    Doug, I'm sure I can -- but that still means I have to go purchase the bundle, and who knows when I will both be near the right store and remember "purchase the bundle" at the same time?

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