Two general questions about the high-test end of the string-to-time function spectrum: 1. What's the right way to handle the duration of events (such as "Lent" or "high tea")? 2. What calendar-keeping software out in the field--be it UNIX-, DOS-, Mac-, or whatever-else-based, can be used to get an idea of the capabilities that might be useful in a high-test function? --ado