The ride of life is unpredictable. The best laid plans of mice and men are but to humor Fate. Yet, those who bounce back from the vagaries of luck are but the best and the strongest.

It was so great to see two of the best and the strongest today over a quick lunch and then chat under the shade of aa tree in the parking lot – Atashi and her daughter Ira. I do not want to assume for once that pain of any bereavement ever goes away; but I salute those who pick up their broken pieces and move forward with the single minded determination of making the most of what we are given in life.