James Witmer Harris

I knew Jim only through his love of Morgan horses, but the way he handled his "hobby" said volumes about him. We would rendezvous at the annual Midwest Horse Fair, helping put up and staff the Morgan Horse Club's booth. From that "duty" I could see how good he was at handling decisions, people, and logistics - all with wisdom, kindness, intelligence, and humor. Every year, it was a joy to cross paths with him in Madison on those (often) chilly days in a concrete exhibition Hall full of...