Stunned and shocked today. One of my father’s best friends, a man whose family we grew up with in Paris, has unexpectedly dropped dead of a heart attack. A reminder of mortality, generally, and also of our lives transitioning to a place where our parents’ generation may begin to ail and die.

Feeling sad and bruised today and wanting to hold those who are dear close.

Luckily am seeing beloved old friends for dinner and that will be a tonic. Kara, Kathryn, and our respective spice. Hopefully with several bottles of wine.