There is a changing of the guard at the Massachusetts State House. Deval Patrick left the building last night and Governor elect Baker will enter today.

Deval Patrick of Milton was a great governor who did not play favorites among the communities of the Commonwealth. Deval Patrick, who said to B.U.’s graduating class last May:

. . . human intimacy still matters. That’s how we build trust, how we convey kindness and grace, how we love, how we heal the world.

photo courtesy of Senator Brian A. Joyce

Our thanks to Senator Joyce for the photo of the Governor as he is about to take his lone walk.

Lastly, our best wishes to Governor Baker as he charts his course and steers the Commonwealth forward.