My friend Erica's brother died a few days ago, so she flew home to the Bahamas to be with her family. It's so tragic. He was 15. He was the last kid in the house; her mom will be so lost without him.

An elderly lady I really liked from back home just passed away too. She was one of the sweetest people I've ever met (but a horrible singer, even though she had a beautiful English accent.) St. Peter, I hope you've got access to earplugs up there.

Fond memories and peace.