these days of leiderhosen

Joviality cancelled until further notice. My sister Heather died suddenly this afternoon and we are all quite a mess here. Now that I am nearby the family for emergencies, I am witnessing my mother's broken heart first hand. Very very bad.

Full disclosure on Carlos (namer of all things, science's Adam) now appearing in layperson's jargon today on The Writer's Almanac in the sonnorous inflections of Garrison Kellior. Who knew I'd owe the great love of rhubarb to him?