Requiem to an Enigma

This is supposed to be a blog about business, about the business of Five Rivers. In reality, Five Rivers is a very small organization run by Gary and me and because of that, there's a very human side to our enterprise and the way we deal with associates and colleagues.

And, because of that, I'm going to beg indulgence for a little latitude today regarding a matter of personal concern.

I learned last night my step-father, John Gerard Batherson, died. Gerry, as he was known, came into my life...