The heat: It is draining me.
Yesterday, we found out we lost a friend, who died unexpectedly. Not long after we moved to Houston, we had the good luck to meet a group of terrific people who I worked with at the bookstore. Through them, we met Don. During many of our early years of friendship, he was finishing his doctoral work and writing his dissertation, and his acknowledgments when it was published included Tom and me in that little group who Don had dubbed “the Disgruntled Liberals Club.” Don and the other “club” members were part of my support system when I lost friends to AIDS, and they were among the most enthusiastic of our friends when the Tims, Jim, and I began publishing books. It’s hard to believe that when we get together in the future, Don’s big laugh and many stories won’t be heard around the table. I feel this acutely for his best friend Robin, maybe a little more today because it’s the eighteenth anniversary of Steve R’s death, which just doesn’t seem possible. Clichéd though it may sound, time does heal, but it doesn’t ever diminish the magic and memories of a profound friendship. I’m thankful for all the ones I’ve known and still celebrate.
The heat, the mood–they both made me grateful when Tim suggested we catch a matinee of Sex and the City 2. Considering the less than stellar reviews, I figured it would at least be a diversion. Instead, I loved the movie! I thought it was better than the first one, and I was more than happy to land in Carrie Bradshaw’s well-shod world once again.
Whatever, critics.
Today, I also finished the thank-you card I was working on, submitted a sketch to Lindsey’s Bravo challenge site–where I was quite impressed by the other submissions!–and began another 4×6-inch canvas to eventually add to my One Word Art site.
“Pledge”
Did a lot of running around today, but I’ve been thinking about you. Sending hugs your way, Becky. I’m so sorry for the loss of your friends.
Thank you so much, Debbie. You always make me feel so uplifted. =)
I’m sure EVERY day will be a lot of running around for you this week. Don’t forget to breathe! Only five more days! In fact, it’s probably four more days in your time zone.
Hugs and prayers for you today. Your paintings are beautiful.
Thank you very much, Chris.
*big hug*
I love your art. I might have to order another Cochrane original to add to my collection. :o)
Thanks! For the hug and the praise.
Those colors —
And I can almost feel that texture.
I wish I could do something visual — alas!
Thank you. You make words into images out of air and imagination–that’s visual, too!
I’m sorry I haven’t had time to comment on your “Days of Creativity” so far, but I’ve been looking at them all and I think the most creative part is coming up with the ideas and giving them titles!
Condolences over Don; it’s sad when you picture someone being at your next gathering only to realise they won’t be there . . . although I’m sure he will be in spirit! Can’t keep a good book-lover down!
He will be missed, that’s for sure.
Thanks for saying you’re enjoying the posts. It’s true that the biggest challenge is having something to SHOW that’s creative. If I were spending all my time writing, think how fascinating a photo of my keyboard would be every day. 😉
Becky, I am very much enjoying these posts.
Thank you, Gary.