The kindness of friends:

Michael and Connie Purcell, in a gesture that has touched my heart, have had a tree on the grounds of the library dedicated in honor of my late daughter, whom I knew as Judith Marie Lee. I don't know what kind of tree, but when I know, I will tell.

My library and librarians have been a great source of comfort to me during this unhappy time, and I am grateful to them all, especially the folks in the Children's Department, which is officially called "Youth Services.".