And to your last post, Lou, it is an excellent list. I almost heard the old Tom T Hall tune, "I Love" from his children's album in there. Love that album, just one of the best things he ever did. The very best music - or art, or film, or literature - brings to mind the closeness of family and friends, the comfort of being on the porch on a warm day surrounded by folks who accept you - and even like you a little bit!


Family, in the end, is ALL that matters. Don't know of anyone who died surrounded by co-workers and customers at their bedside, and deeply pity them if they did. On that, we fully agree.

"There’s a reason the Constitution begins “We the people . . .” rather than “We the unconnected individuals who couldn’t care less about one another . . . .” - Eugene Robinson