It’s been a tough month for losses – Aretha Franklin, Kofi Annan, John McCain. So many more. It’s been a tough year for losses – Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, Barbara Bush, Stephen Hawking. So many more. You could fill in any unit of time and any length of list and the statement would still be […]
“Where do the mermaids stand? You need not – probably cannot – live a paint-by-numbers life.” – Barbara Bush Yesterday Barbara Bush was laid to rest, reminding many of us that strong opinions and good humor can happily coexist. I have felt a curious closeness to Mrs. Bush for many years (though we […]