My oldest granddaughter and her boyfriend paid a surprise visit to my son while on a camping trip, so we (Avdi, other g-daughter D, E, and I) all got together at Schulz Bräu Brewing Co. for beers and a fun reunion.  It was really good to see Lily again after two years, and to meet her friend and dog.

Today as is our custom, my son came over to work, share our erev meal, and hang out.  It started out very cold, but by midday it was beautiful and warm out, and he set up on the back porch to work and enjoy the outdoors.  It’s gratifying to be able to provide him with a conducive space to think and have access to Knoxville.