Death
The other day I looked at death. Not my own thankfully but in the declining health of a dear friend. Life constantly prepares us for death in many ways. As we age the percentage of those we know who die increases proportionately with the years. If you own a pet, death is a regular part of our life. Animals unfortunately have lifespans far shorter than our own and we are always reminded of death when we lose a close four legged companion. We all approach death differently. Some of us turn away because it is simply too painful. Some of us never let go. We carry the weight of loss daily with us often perhaps hastening our own demise. Death is a heavy part of life and an unfortunate constant. There is no life without death. Last week I flew to Tampa to visit a man who has been a part of my life for 28 years. He has been mentioned many times in the course of this blog. He is one of those people who for one reason or another became a part of me. A very odd man, he is