How weIl can we model experimental observations of the peripheral auditory system'? What theoretical predictions can we make that might be tested'? It was with these questions in mind that we organized the 1985 Mechanics of Hearing Workshop, to bring together auditory researchers to compare models with experimental observations. Tbe workshop forum was inspired by the very successful 1983 Mechanics of Hearing Workshop in Delft [1]. Boston University was chosen as the site of our meeting because of the Boston area's role as a center for hearing research in this country. We made a special effort...

Henrietta hid from Grandmother Mac every evening. When grandmother found her under the red boxcar or behind bags of grain, she shooed her into the hen house. Henrietta wanted to stay outdoors with her friends all day and all night. Why did Grandmother Mac shoo her inside the hen house at night?

Splat Mud hit Charlie's piggy nose. "Oh, no " He squealed a baby squeal and ran. The muddy pond wiggled like pudding as Charlie's brothers and sisters wallowed around in the chocolate-colored goop. Charlie fled from other muddy splashes. Janie and her dad watched and laughed at this little pig. Dad had an idea about Charlie. An adventure began as Janie and Charlie prepared for a big show.

Harvey, the horse, lives on Elm Grove Farm. He helps farmer Tom "work" cattle but doesn't like working during hot weather. He watches Tom with his wide-brimmed white hat and decides he wants a hat to keep him shaded. Through a couple of shenanigans, Harvey gets the message across to Tom. Tom slaps his knee in laughter at Harvey's antics but understands Harvey's horsey language. Harvey looks comical in his custom-made straw hat.