"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Friday, August 03, 2007

EPG #21




Quiet around here for the most part since getting back to AZ from our Iowa trip. And now we'll be heading to California for a few days.

But we did have a fine gathering in honor of Patrick's 21st birthday.

Our friendly photographer captured most of the attendees, as you can see here. It might have been even more fun to have photos from the after-party led by Chris in Scottsdale.

Patricia made a fine dinner and cards; we celebrated on July 29 because she was working on July 30. But that probably was for the best also given that some appetites were iffy on that day.

Fine party for fine son.
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