So long, old friend.

I got word today that my old friend Gary DiPirro had passed away. Gary was a furniture maker and my first mentor. He taught me a lot early in my career... a debt that I can only hope to repay by teaching someone else. Although I didn't see him that often these past few years (there was a good portion of the U.S. to travel to get together), all that I learned from him and the good memories of working together are with me every day. Goodbye Gary, I'll miss you.