This has been a weekend of glorious weather – totally sunny and not getting out of the 70s, with a mild breeze. To me – that is perfect. I have putzed in the garden, eaten out on the patio, enjoyed coffee and the paper, ate pizza with the kids at the picnic table. Quite lovely…

Nostalgic pieces are almost a cliche on the days that honor our forebearers but that fact does not change the desire and need to think on those we hold so dear. Today is Father’s Day. For me, a day of gratitude, sorrow and memories. I started out life way ahead of the game – when…