A Toast to Herman Lipkin

Herman Lipkin (Dec. 2nd, 1918-March 16, 2000). I love you and keep your memory close. It is indeed a blessing that you raised me. I look at stars, and still see and love the astronomy lessons, the physics lessons, the belief that we are a part of a great Universe. I love cities because of you and for us the First City is Chicago. I love architecture and engineering wonders because of you. I love family, laughter, and Jewish living because of you. I love that I danced with you, and watched you and Mama move as if you were the music. I love that my life was full of music, museums, fishing trips and knowledge, because of you. I love that I have still danced with you in my dreams. You never stopped living life with optimism and hope. Your ethics and convictions have guided me.