While I was outside with Hudson yesterday, one of my neighbors was out with her dog, Ripley. Hudson and Ripley like to "talk" and play without regard for the fence between them. As I turned to leave them to their games, my neighbor Barbara said, "Merry Christmas," and handed me a gift bag. Inside were a few thoughtful things. Frangos. Fannie Mae. A treat for Hudson. Simple, kind, not over-the-top. Tucked in with it was a handwritten note that stopped me in my tracks. “To Ron