A good analogy for beginers.

Simple explanation, easy to understand!

Ruud, as usual you are wonderful.
I think it's great that you consider all those who may be interested in your material (Newbies as well as Professionals of all types) knowing that getting 'back to the basics' is never a beaten horse.
I hope you don't mind if I also include this with todays post which I am presently writing.
There's a 'Sphinner' that that has expressed a 'question mark' about this post being submitted to Sphinn and I think I'd like to address it.
Thank you again Rudd.
Kimberly B

@David @Matt – thanks for your comments. You inspire me to drop a note here and there more often myself because seriously, seeing a comment on a post is a real boost. Thanks for taking the time!

Kim, your comment is like my 1st coffee of the day (compliments don't come much better than this, OK ). Thanks!
I do understand Brian's point but had hoped that he would've found the clear & concise presentation merit enough.

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