Dear "Anonymous",

First of all, if there are more than one of you commenting under the guise of "Anonymous", this is intended for the individual who is desiring a kiss on the head of their alter ego, and who believes that I am a "SELF-RIGHTEOUS FUCK". I appreciate your comment, and am more than willing to discuss further with you your views and quite possibly gain a fresher perspective for myself in the process. This blog was created solely for that purpose, and is in fact defined in part as "An open forum for the free exchange of ideas". It is your perogative to remain anonymous, but it would seem that your strong opinion of me could be better expressed by identifying who you are and then letting it rip unhindered by suspicion and conjecture.

Nothing is quite as humbling/perplexing/sad/unjust and as out of reach of clarity as the death of a friend cut down in their prime at the nubile age of 32. Fair winds and following seas Michael, you will be missed. The evidence of your existence and its broad and positive impact on so many was readily apparent into the wee hours this morning as your cronies and confidants embellished and cherished your essence, story after story ringing true for so many. We are reduced by your passing, but your life taught us in many small yet powerful ways that what truly matters is family and friends, and that life is wonderful indeed and should not be wasted.