I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Dave. Reading his column, I always chuckled, sometimes spit out my coffee, and once, broke down in tears. Anyone remember when he wrote about his son being injured, and how scary it was to think of losing him? My newly minted daughter got extra many hugs and kisses for a long time after that, and I got a lovely note back from Dave in response to my letter thanking him and wishing them well. A unique man of depth and caring carefully concealed beneath his nutball humor.

Dani