On Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:00:26 -0500, Ralph Mowery wrote:

Go here and learn.
http://www.how-to-wire-it.com/wire-a-dryer-cord.html

Thank you so much for finding that reference for us!
I was getting confused, by the conflicting information.
This is what my wires look like at the dryer:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3670/1...5821a83c_o.gif

I'll need to go back there and doublecheck that the white wire
that is connected to the frame is also connected to that middle
(white) wire (neutral?) which is surrounded by two black wires (hot).