Today’s paper has a charming story  about social encounters in our lovely town, as reported by Isabella Monnier Leland. Ms. Leland is an intern for the Post & Courier, and, apparently, a native of France. Is her appearance in the pages of our a paper a coincidence of supernatural proportions, or is this the continuation of a tradition?

Let me explain. My seventh grade teacher was Isabella Leland. As well, she was my Sunday School teacher for at least several years. Her children were classmates and friends of my brothers and me. Most importantly, her husband was Jack Leland, a long time reporter for the (then) News and Courier, historian, author, and, lastly, a great character. Is the tradition continuing, albeit with a french accent?