Hi all – I’m back in NYC after spending a week and a half in Yakima, WA…Thank you so much for all of the kind emails and comments – I really appreciated it. My beloved grandmother passed away on the 15th and while I didn’t get to Yakima in time to see her before she died, I spent a great week with my grandfather and my extended family, celebrating her life and mourning her loss. Thanks again for your support – it was so nice to feel the community behind this blog…

Time to update the Idea’s Column…