(A point that WJC seems never to have grasped.) “Derb—A variation of the

phone-booth effect — the ‘my bad wave’ — happened to me this morning.

While driving to work on the hectic LA freeway, I was nearly run off the

road by an oblivious driver changing lanes. Every expletive I could muster

was about to be unleashed on the *$#@% when he gave me a very polite,

apologetic wave — ‘my bad’. My cold heart was instantly thawed. I have an

infinite capacity for forgiveness, just tell me you’re sorry.”

According to what I have been taught, Sir, the Big Guy feels the same way.