Stars...

Last (Saturday) night at the Historic St. Mary’s City Madrigal Dinner, MFO and I celebrated the beginning of the season that was announced over 2000 years ago by a bright star in the heavens.  At the same time, a star that has been burning brightly for over 96 years was extinguished in Onalaska, Wisconsin.  We arrived home to learn that MFO’s Mom had expired peacefully in her chair at home, no doubt watching a replay of a decades old baseball game.  While we all knew that it would happen, when it does, it is still hard to accept.  She had been a rock for years, overcoming this and that, always coming back, she remained interested in her three kids, the grandkids, and great grandkids.   We’ll all reflect on a good life, well lived, and an example for us all..  Thank you for your presence.

Accordingly, our plans for the holidays are somewhat fluid.  Stand by..