The Hillestads

On the way back up from Bike Week I was able to stop by the Hillestads. James has been a mentor to me since undergrad. It was wonderful to spend some time with him and Sonja.

Three of James' closest friends died within 10 months.

"You better not be getting any ideas." I said.

He laughed, "I have had the idea for years now."

Oddly enough, James whose health has been "failing" for over 40 years and smokes quite a bit, out lived everyone else. Go figure.