“Finally, she mused that human existence is as brief as the life of autumn grass, so what was there to fear from taking chances with your life?” ~ Mo Yan, Red Sorghum
I went to Maryland a few weekends ago to visit my sister. It was warm for a late October day. Nearly 80F/27C degrees. Too warm for Autumn, but I was glad to see that the leaves had started to change already.
Nearby my sister’s cemetery is Seneca Creek State Park. It was absolutely beautiful there. I realized then how much I had taken this place for granted when I used to live down there.
The following day, Sunday, October 29, I woke up to the news that Matthew Perry had passed away. I do not normally mourn the passing of celebrities, but this one hit me hard. I have always liked him, probably because he was so human, and because he was so open about his struggles. I am glad that he seemingly found peace in his life during the last few years of his life, and that he had found God. I pray that he can rest in peace. He is so loved and missed. I am not sure I can ever watch Friends again, and if I do, I know it will never be the same.
lecafedujour.com 