There were a number of criticisms about my voice.  I remember
that a Washington Times writer once described my speaking as
"shouting in a staccato Long Island accent."  I am used to
lecture halls of considerable size, and perhaps I don't adjust
so well to smaller classrooms.  Anyhow, earlier that day I
had to speak over 44 children's (aged 10-13) voices in an
astronomy lesson that I did for the GMU "Horizons Camp" group.
My own ears were a little out of whack by the evening.
Again, perhaps a poor excuse, but I always like to know that
the kids in the back can really hear me.  I'll try to be
more gentle next time.