Seasons

“Be like a flower. Survive the rain, but use it to grow.” – Unknown Three years ago, my friend Lorraine died, under unusual circumstances. Those close to me know that I feel especially vulnerable in the month of August. I dread the weeks leading up to the anniversary date of her death. Those weeks are […]

Lorraine

“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on…” – Irving Berlin, American composer A year ago, my friend Lorraine died unexpectedly. I still cry about it. A lot. I still think about her. A lot. Her death has been more profound for me than I could have ever possibly imagined. It was a Sunday […]

With a Little Help from My Friends

“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” – Helen Keller, American author, political activist, and lecturer Four weeks ago, a friend of mine died suddenly, under unforeseeable circumstances. I was devastated. We were devastated. I wish I could say that this piece is about some new-found outlook I […]