Hanging with Friends

I’ve spent the last couple weekends hanging out with some friends from Japan. They’ve been to our place a number of times, but it’s nice to be able to visit them in their home and eat homemade Japanese food. Incredibly delicious. For some reason I always remember to take pictures when I am with them,Continue reading “Hanging with Friends”

A Day of Sadness

What stands out is just how small she looked in that bed. — Her chest rhythmically moved up and down. There was a kind of comforting peace about her composition. A calmness. And there was silence. No one really had much to say. What could be said? On one side of the bed stood a few people,Continue reading “A Day of Sadness”

During a Tragedy

Life is fragile. I’ve recently been reminded of that. When our friends are going through a time of grief, it is not about saying the right thing to encourage them. It is not about getting them to forget what is happening. It is not about trying to get them to move on. It is aboutContinue reading “During a Tragedy”