EJ, I told you in my last letter back in April that I would write to you more often.  Well, it has now been over six months since my last letter.  I am sorry that I have not been more intentional in writing to you.  I could say I have been busy, which I have been, planning and taking trips to Italy and the Republic of Georgia, supporting the Louisa Education Foundation, working on the farm, working with clients, taking walks with Emmy Lou, writing essays, etc.  However, as Gizzy wisely says, that is no excuse.  We choose what we do with our precious time.  And whether we recognize it…