The retirement party of my dear friend Bill Eppler featured the above sunset. All the words and kudo's spoken that evening fell short of adequately thanking a man that has given so much to so many (especially me). But nature, as always (and as Bill would prefer it) provided the ultimate ending and poignancy to his career in Santa Cruz.

And as I post this photo, a Barn Owl screeches in the distance...and again. Yeah, sometimes words can't do it.