Point of personal privilege.  Last week I spoke of the passing of a dear friend, Dr. Milton Byrd (NGP Photo). Today I was moved by a greater fullness of his life than I had been aware, thanks to an obituary provided by his loving family. For example, I knew of only one of Milton's educational positions and accomplishments before his move to Alaska. Yet, in my defense, how would I know of every accomplishment of a truly private and serious man who seemed always engaged, not with the past, but on the next [...]