When I retired, seven years ago, I knew the only thing I would miss was talking with smart young people. I figured I would take opportunities when they arose to do just that. And I do.

This week a smart young university student said she wanted to pick my brain about something. Yesterday we sat in one of the downtown parks for an hour or so while she did that. And she took careful notes.

But sadly, when I took this picture, I -- less carefully! -- allowed the camera to focus on the background behind her. Duhhh.

(I *did* by the way take a second picture and it was in focus.)