I moved to Indianapolis in 1980 to join Bell Labs. It was there that I met fellow engineer Rob Till, with whom I also played league soccer and volleyball. We became and have remained close friends ever since. He is pictured here with his wife Ann and their three Great Danes. Jeanine and I spent several hours visiting with them, reminiscing about old times and catching up on children and extended family. If Maya had joined us on this trip, the Till’s would find themselves short one dog. Thor took a particular liking to Jeanine.

Even though I lived in Indianapolis for twenty some odd years, I don’t think I have been back more than once or twice in the last 18 years. This morning, Jeanine and I flew there for the wedding of her nephew, Luke, to be held on Sunday evening. On approach, we flew past the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and judging from the number of trucks on the infield, there must be an upcoming race this weekend. After gathering our rental car, we visited with Jeanine’s sister Lauren and helped with the preparation of a massive mezze plater under her expert supervision.

We all took time to visit with her dog, Gandalf. Despite his age and a deformed leg, he is absolutely adorble and took an immediate shine to Jeanine.