A long and entertaining walk, as always! This week I was also in a small town, three hours from my city, and yes, I agree with you when you say that small towns are charming: everyone knows each other, everything is close by, and there is a lot of respect for their history. How sad to hear about the suicide of someone so young. Speaking of which, I remember reading about the relationship between some high-impact sports and mental health issues, something that needs to be studied further. A Wednesday hug, Ed.