As those in touch with me know, I am recovering from a nasty injury – a ruptured Achilles tendon – a very long and tedious road ahead. This occurred in late June, and I am still on crutches. I had the idiocy of feeling a little sorry for myself, then, like many life lessons, I realized how fortunate I am. What a summer this has been for our amazing and uniquely attentive community. The flooding of the historic district of Ellicott City, a truly tragic occurrence in every sense of the word, has also shown the wonderful spirt and cooperation of our citizens, pulling together, sharing resources, contacts, and talents to help those who suffered loss. I am so blessed that my daughter Anna, who wa