For every season, there is a time...

 "a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance" (Ecclesiastes, or the Byrds "Turn, Turn, Turn" depending on where you want to look.)

This post is late today primarily because I was traveling.  Just a short overnight, but I didn't take my laptop.  Then when I woke to the news for today, I had to really wrap my mind around how I could possibly manage something joyful today.  I know folks are reading these posts, so I know others are looking for places to find joy, but I have to acknowledge the news from Australia on what should have been a happy day of celebration for the 1st day of Hanukkah.  And of course, more shootings on a college campus.  But the main gut punch today for me was Rob Reiner.  So today's post is a tribute to someone who brought so much joy and is gone to more violence, most likely at the hands of someone who knew him.  

Even this photo excudes an image of someone who found joy in life.  

And just two weeks ago I watched (again for the umpteenth time) When Harry Met Sally, but with someone who had never seen it before.  I don't know any woman of any age who doesn't just roll on the floor when Sally does her fake orgasm followed by Rob Reiner's mother's quip, "I'll have what's she's having." 

And of course who hasn't watched multiple times, The Princess Bride.  So many wonderful scenes, so many great actors, and the message about "true love."  And it would be "Inconceivable!" if you haven't used  "have fun storming the castle!" or "as you wish."

And there are more films such as Spinal Tap and films that Rob Reiner was in plus appearances in television shows. 

May he and his wife, Michele, rest in peace and as per The Princess Bride, experience the realty that "death doesn't stop true love."  Thank you Rob Reiner for your legacy that will live on and provide more much needed joy to many future generations.