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To: epicure who wrote (57042)	10/4/1999 4:21:00 PM
From: MulhollandDrive	Respond to of 108807

Well I think a lot of people would think that the term "Spook" wouldn't exactly be flattering if you put the literal meaning to the word, but my point to you is that many families use funny nicknames for their kids that on the surface sound demeaning. Obviously, not "stupid, moron girl or retard". The further point I'm making to you is that you, as an outsider to my family, have no idea the context around how my Dad began calling me "Spook", but I knew growing up, that it was a term of endearment. Now I don't know the intimate details of the Reagan's family life or how he came to call one of his sons "Schmuck" but it could very well be something with a funny story to it similar to my situation, therefore I'm certainly not going to pass judgement on something as possibly benign as a family nick name. bp