I brought back a simple beaded necklace from Kona for my chief of staff, Eleanor.  Hard to find a more lovable and diligent bear in the world.  She sits on the beautiful wooden chair that Myles made years ago, and is in charge of seeing that my cell phone is properly charged and ready to go. Her communication skills melt my heart. And I have another bear called Eleanor, who I discovered while shopping for kitchen accessories.  She’s a traveling bear and sits right behind the driver’s seat, always strapped in, and ever-ready to provide loving company for my back seat passengers. ...

Chocolate Pudding: Memories for Father’s Day I wrote this back when my father turned 75. It could use a little editing — but sometimes you can’t find the time to prune the joys of life.  

www.phsc.ca/gilbert.html How many daughters can say that about their fathers, I wonder. Mine is now at rest, after a distinguished career and many hearty decades as a terrific father. His rich life ended on November 1, when he sped off to catch up with my most favorite artist, my mother. The photos he left us behind celebrate the great love he and my mother shared.