Farewell, Sheriff Taylor

“@AP: Andy Griffith was funny and wise, a small-town sheriff and Southern lawyer. Looking back at his TV career: http://t.co/ugqkHBEu -PP” The breaking news about the passing of Andy Griffith this afternoon was akin to learning the loss of a much-loved father, in this case, America's hometown dad. The inspiration for my "Front Porch PR" piece nearly three years ago, Sheriff Taylor was the face of hometown hospitality. As a tribute to Andy Griffith, I am looking forward to the re-runs of Aunt Bea, Opie and Sheriff Taylor enjoying the antics and neighborly visits with the Mayberry family. And, in memory of days goneby with my father, I plan to spend some sweltering summer days over the next week, sipping lemonade, sitting under a lazy fan and enjoying the front porches and backyards of longtime friends and new acquaintances. Rest in peace, Andy.