For You, Penny

   When you first meet a person, especially if you both are young, you may see only their face, initially. It can take a while to see past their eyes and their smile. You might spend the first part of your knowing each other, missing other parts of the complexity that makes them who they are. But when a friend has graced your life for as long as Penny has mine, you can look at them in leisure, and see the patina of perfection in every part of them. The simple act of washing dishes can become a study of grace and finesse when performed by the hands of a dear friend. I invite you to photo gallery 26 to see my tribute to the inherent ability of my friend to take the ordinary and make it beguiling.