I can't remember which birthday it was (Lindy's is the day before mine) I gave Lindy a fake diamond engagement ring to wear at bars to keep creeps from hitting on her. We were living in NYC at the time. Much to our shared chagrin, when she wore it, it attracted even more obnoxious pick-up lines. When she passed away, she willed it back to me. I wear it often and, of course, have it on now.

Please forward on to any/all --- My ability to assemble an email list has been difficult and I am SURE I have overlooked a number of very very dear friends and family that should get this directly - My sincere apologies. (Please consider CC'ing me, then I can make a more complete and uptodate list.

You remain with me, as every ripple of water in the ocean
You are the waves crashing onto shore
You are the horizon at the edge of the sea, and the whales migrating through the ocean
You are the Sunrise and the Sunset and the Crescent Moon
I know you are traveling on to bigger and better things, in the Universe, than here on Earth as a mere mortal
Like the ones who endure your passing

(credit: This is my variation on a heartfelt composition to Lindy authored in part by Annie Beddoe in 2010)

(Note: Please pass this on to anyone you see that I missed or you note incorrect email or you would like to share with whom you love)