Robin has her first tooth, a landmark event I think, in the life of a child. My phone rang and a Facetime message popped up with Robin staring at me incredulously, as if she had just seen some strange animal walking around. She is tech savvy already and she did give me a good smile.

I am uneasy with Facetime, I have no idea what to say to a gurgling baby. So I said some stupid things, but it was nice to see her smile, it absolutely carries some magic with it.

Tomorrow afternoon, Maria and I have invited Ed and Carol Gulley to go to Mass Moca, a wonderful museum carved out of a giant old mill in North Adams, Mass. We think Ed will especially love the Nick Cave’s sculpture exhibit. Ed is a folk artist himself, on a smaller scale. We think it will light him up.

Apart from that, the Gulleys could use a break from work. I’m bringing the camera.