Required Reading. I came across this story a few weeks ago. It’s quiet and heartbreaking and powerful. “Winter of Departures” by Susanna Kwan. Recently, at a neighbor’s memorial, I saw…

I think we are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not. — Joan Didion

[IMAGE SOURCE]   Edgar Degas, pastel on paper, 1900-1902   It would not do to come undone   for a stray hair landing on a cheek to suggest imperfection freckled…