A couple weekends ago I had the pleasure of visiting some old friends in Blawenburg, NJ. I have known Alan and Louise Taback since the mid 1970s. Alan and I taught together at Princeton Day School. He and Louise recently moved back to that area and this was the first chance I had to see them and the new digs.

Unfortunately, Alan was in Florida visiting his mother but it was a wonderful chance for me to catch up with Louise. They most recently were living in Arizona and then Provence in France. As you will see, Louise is a master decorator and it is always a pleasure to see one of her creations. And I have to say, this is one of the best!

Ok , so this is Louise in the back yard.