Emma sent me this photo of my granddaughter Robin yesterday, Robin is smiling more and more these days, and her smile is powerful for me, she reminds me that life is good, despite it’s inevitable challenges. She reminds me to appreciate the color and light and beauty and love in life and to avoid the harbingers of doom and worry who infect our consciousness.

She also inspires me to plan a trip to New York City this week to say hello, and smile back. Maybe there is something to this grandfather stuff.