This morning, I’m thinking about the downside to surprise—the sudden stroke that leaves you fatherless, the burst in the dot-com bubble that evaporates wealth you realize was only ever imaginary, the rollover that leaves your twin brother paralyzed from the neck down.
Thank you, David. I admired Erica's spirit and the visits during her worsening condition taught me a lot. It's a collection of a brilliant poet with such zest for life!
What a gorgeous and meaningful tribute to this poet! Thank you, David. I was in her shoes once with my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, but I was lucky enough to survive it without consequences. Each of us is vulnerable. I cherish poetry that tells us how to live! Dance. Don't forget you're alive and able to experience joy.
Thank you, David. I admired Erica's spirit and the visits during her worsening condition taught me a lot. It's a collection of a brilliant poet with such zest for life!
A very inspiring column, David, and I loved reading that beautiful poem "Dancing with Ataxia."
Lots of wisdom here. Thank you!
Trish Bigelow
What a gorgeous and meaningful tribute to this poet! Thank you, David. I was in her shoes once with my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, but I was lucky enough to survive it without consequences. Each of us is vulnerable. I cherish poetry that tells us how to live! Dance. Don't forget you're alive and able to experience joy.