I reread chapters one through ten today. One of the joys of retirement: my time is mostly my own. I wanted to mention a few things I "overlooked" during the first read. Major points to you for chapter four where Emm and Huan-Yu go bear together. More points for chapter seven when Juan tells Emmett about the Chinese names and names Emm Xue. Finally, chapter 10 and the ceiling constellations and the early morning Northern Lights viewing (something that's on my bucket list). Your stories are almost overflowing with so much great stuff! And I recommend rereading to everyone. The element of surprise is gone, but I find so much I slid over the first time. And chapter eleven has the usual good characters, great conversations (even in bear), and amazing descriptions! I have given up grinding my teeth at Emmett. You will clearly move things forward at your own glacial pace, and I'd like to keep my teeth a bit longer. Sorry I'm so long winded. Thank you for a most pleasant day. Jeff