The Send Off,/p> We said goodbye to Linda on Saturday. It was a nice service at a church near their home, followed by a party at the house. Bob had wanted to do the whole thing at the house, but quickly learned that the numbers of friends and colleagues who wanted to attend made that impossible. I think that Linda was comfortable with the service, despite the setting, a church. Churches weren't a venue you would find her in--daughter Megan once asked "what are all those buildings with the 't's" on them.

The tributes appropriately recognized her very social nature and ability to make everyone feel like her best friend. Her education colleagues repeatedly voiced their respect for her expertise and dedication to education. Bob delivered a flawless account of their lives together, don't know how he was able to buck up and do that, hats off to him. It felt right./p We also had a chance to re-connect with our college friends Judy and Gary. I can't believe it has been over 20 years since we saw them, it is funny how time disappears with old friend, after a little catching up it was like old times.