I remember being somewhat in awe of Mr. Brock ("Charlotte's father") when I first met him. I recognized immediately a worldly poise and confident warmth that I had seen so often from Charlotte. I remember him as the center of some of the most fascinating and enjoyable dinner conversations -- he (and Odile) always had an open house, an open table, and open hearts...even for random friends of their daughters who just happened to be in town!