sometimes people leave you halfway through the wood... ted walch was one of the best people i’ve ever known: warm, clever, funny, loving, brilliant. and by far the best teacher i’ve ever had. my mentor. my family. 20 years of thornton wilder, gilmore girls, dinners where everyone thought he was my grandpa, heart to hearts and honesty like i’ve never known. he was careful with the things he said, and boy, did we listen. i love you forever, walch.