Went to the Round House Cafe to pick up some food for Maria’s mother and some people who are helping us with the Open House, ran into the first visitors to the Open House, Barbara and Brenda, who drove up to the Open House from Atlanta, George, long-time followers of my books and the blog, and lately, of Maria’s work. I think Maria has become as big a draw as Red and Simon (they are all bigger draws than me, for sure). It was a great encounter, a bit emotional to meet such good people who have come so far to see us and share our life. They are heading over early once they finish brunch, a great start to a good day.