Sosie is on her way to Alexandria this morning, but she shared a few minutes with Emily over breakfast before departing. The note says that Emily is Five and that she hearts Sosie. Sosie already knew this, but it is good to be reminded anyway because at our age we often forget such things. Sosie plans lunch today and a weekend in her hometown where the "Awake The Lakes" festivities are under way. She may renew her annual campaign to get the local chamber of commerce to offer "Birthplace of America" license plate holders.