Just a thought I had: double letters appear multiple times in Darrell Simmons's name. Is this a subtle reference to the fact that he draws two encounter cards, I wonder?

Wow! You have far too much time on your hands, Tibs.

Seriously, though...interesting observation.

That is subtle. I wonder what other easter eggs lie lurking in the depths.

Wow! You have far too much time on your hands, Tibs.

Seriously, though...interesting observation.

Who, me? I'm an astrophysics grad student. Thinking about this and posting it was my free time!

Interesting point, Chris. Wondering what the hidden pattern (if any) for Gloria Goldberg and the double OW cards

Tibs,

I can only imagine what your future students will endure...you'll be the 21st Century Norman Withers .

Cheers,

Joe

Tibs,

I can only imagine what your future students will endure...you'll be the 21st Century Norman Withers .

Cheers,

Joe

Much better than being any Withered Norman ...

The last name of the astronomer who interviewed me at Boston U. was Withers. Also, Boston U. is where Ursula Downs graduated from.