7 Quick Takes Friday: The view from our riverbank, walkie talkies in action, surprises, mini golf, the best sister-in-law ever, and more

What a troubling time. So much violence. So much anger. I went to a vigil today because I felt it was the right thing to do. I didn’t think I was going for myself. But I came away with a sense of peace and gratitude for my community.I was thinking about whether