He was an artist and very much appreciated the little pretty things in life... and a good tan-- let's be honest! I'm pretty sure he is the only person in northern California who could keep a natural tan year-round. It makes me sad that he never came here. That we were never in "that place" in the last years of his life.
I sure do miss him and especially more on his Birthday and the anniversary of his death. But what saddens me even more, I think, is the thought of how much more loss I'll have in my life. This is the downside, I suppose, to being the youngest in such a large family and having so many friends... I cherish the time I get to spend with them, but I am also super bummed out at how busy we all are. Often too busy to just pick up the phone and have a real conversation like we used to. Facebook is absolutely a blessing and a curse. We sure aren't "talking" like we should.
This seems like a pretty morose post, I know. Today really did suck on so many levels. But I know tomorrow will be better... And hopefully it will bring real, live conversations with the people in my life. The truth is--as terrible as it is--that we should not live or die with regrets and none of us knows how long we have.
I've said it before and I will say it again - LIFE IS SHORT! Pick up the phone. Tell the people in your life that you love them. And do your very best to live life without regrets.
