On this day in 2014, three years ago, my brother died. He was killed by a drunk driver who also died in the crash. On this day, here in the northern hemisphere, summer begins. And this particular year, today, my sixth grader is enjoying her last day of school before vacation. On this day wonderful people were born – the husband of a beloved cousin, the son of a dear friend, other special friends. On this day in 1967, my hometown of Columbia, Maryland was chartered and dedicated. On June 21 nearly every year of my childhood that I can remember, I spent the day floating on the energy of the summer solstice, released from the responsibilities of the school year, welcoming the warm weather and l