Category Archives: WRITING

A month now. That went fast. At this rate of healing, I’ll be up and at ’em in…who knows? Tonight I started drafting some thank you cards to people who sent flowers or contributed funds. A select few will receive a card just for attending the memorial service and leaving their address in the guestbook (signing the guestbook is very important, people). But one of the notes I started writing—to someone Eddie knew for a very long time but I barely know them—was … Continue Reading »

I can’t believe it’s been 11 days already. And I haven’t “blogged” rjk5000 style in probably 11 years. But right now—in these circumstances—writing is what feels best. Eddie died 11 days ago. And that is the first time I’ve said “died.” I’ve been using the euphemism “passed away” to break the sad news to people. But you are not people. You are me. It’s been difficult. Tough and weird and surreal and dizzying and sad. But also beautiful. Half of all my crying … Continue Reading »