Wednesday, July 21, 2021
I’m sorry that I didn’t see this sooner, and hope that it isn’t too late to share some memories of Janet. I knew Janet at the NIH (NIAAA) in the 1990’s – early 2000’s, mainly after her retirement. A group of us would eat lunch together, outdoors whenever possible, and it was always a highlight when Janet would show up to join us. Her stories and lively conversations with Bud Veech were endlessly entertaining (they get my vote for the two most interesting people I’ve ever met). Janet and I also often solved the Washington Post (and sometimes the NY Times) crossword puzzles together, providing me with memories I’ll always cherish. When I moved on from the NIH in 2003, she gave me a book of NY Times crossword puzzles, which I solved long ago, but which I can’t see myself ever throwing away. Janet was one of a kind. I had tremendous admiration and affection for her, and I’ve been missing her for a long time. I’m very sorry for your loss, and would like to offer my sincere condolences.
