My sweet “growing up pal” Tappy died yesterday. (On top) So many memories of neighborhood ball games, rainy day Monopoly marathons, long hikes and trees climbed, Barbie dolls in the hidden closet, swim team, sleep overs, watermelon parties with all the siblings and adults.... Victoria Hill, Buckhannon, WV, was a wonderful and amazing place to experience childhood. The photo, taken at our cabin in Hemlock, shows our joy! Tappy, Amy, Dinah, me, and Kit. Kit, too, has crossed “the veil.” My heart aches for Tappan’s family and friends and students - there’s a whole lot of hurting going on back home in Upshur County.