A week or so ago, I go my granddaughter Robin my second gift to her, a duck towel for baths that I found in a hip Brattleboro Vt. baby store.  I shipped it to Brooklyn, and it seems as if Robin likes it. It does look right for her, and she seems to be a genial and easy-going type, maybe the first one in my family line. I still thinks she looks like Winston Churchill, but there is clearly a fun and slightly demonic side to her.

It is interesting to see that I can be a presence in her life, even if I am four hours away. Looking at the photo, I thought she was looking at me. Back atcha, Robin, you are going to be one of those strong women who is not afraid of the camera. I am going to like sending her stuff, I have always been good at that.