Richard Cahn has authored an important book, All Rise: An Elegy for the Justice System, which is soon to be published. In it he recounts six bitterly fought, high-visibility public policy cases that he handled during a long and distinguished career that included many appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court. He wrote, “The stakes were high, not just for the contending parties but for the public, and no one could have predicted the result in any of them with any kind of certainty.” Richard leads us through the anatomy of each case, replete with all the drama, emotions, and significance involved. It is written with elegance and with Richard’s obvious devotion to the law. I loved it and put it down only when my eyes begged for a rest. I was fascinated by the paradox of the intricacies of the law and yet its inherent simplicity (see the ball; hit the ball). Don’t miss this one.

I sing the praises of Eliza Whittemore, Marion and Fred Whittemore’s granddaughter, and Grace Replogle, Jeanne and David Replogle’s granddaughter, who have just graduated in the class of 2019. Congratulations to all, and good luck as they begin their great new adventure in life. Moving ahead to Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, October 12, the class will be meeting in the Paganucci Room of the 53 Commons on Saturday at 10 a.m. The game with Yale kicks off at 1:30 p.m. We will meet for a reception after the game in the Paganucci Room, followed by dinner at the same location. We hope to see you then. Unhappily, I acknowledge the demise of dear classmates Donald Berkowitz, William French, Lowell Holloway, Dick Joslin, Tom Kelley, Stewart Matthews, and David Picker, and offer our condolences to their families.

—Mark Smoller, 401 Lake Shore Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579; (845) 603-5066; dartmark@gmail.com