I spent most of yesterday reading this comment thread and other things about Dan. I only knew him the way one feels close to someone that one admires in a commu

I spent most of yesterday reading this comment thread and other things about Dan. I only knew him the way one feels close to someone that one admires in a community like this. So I can't imagine what those of you who knew and loved Dan must be going through. My thoughts are with you. It's striking how many of you tell the same story about Dan's generosity. He seems to have taken time to help and support everyone who came to him: meeting with them, encouraging them, staying in touch with them, cooking them breakfast... People like that are precious. The combination of talent, mischievousness, and heart that everybody is describing is very compelling. Makes me think I would have liked him a lot.