Dear Dan, I'm going to do a cross-post here. I don't have the heart to do two posts. On July 25, 2007 you wrote a note at home, had a friend drive you downtown, and then jumped off a parking garage. I can't say that I understand the thought process behind that decision, but let... Continue Reading →
Tattoo
Dear Dan, So I got this tattoo last Christmas eve. I know. I know. It's going to be on my arm forever. That's the whole point. I got a semicolon. A semicolon is used when a writer could have ended the sentence, but chose to pause, and continue on. You are the author and the sentence... Continue Reading →
Another birthday
Dear Dan, Another birthday you don't have. Happy birthday, wherever you may be. I love and miss you, my Danny Boy!
Robin Williams
Dear Dan, Well, now you get to meet Robin Williams. I'm sorry you two couldn't figure out another way. I'd sort of like to be a fly on the wall for the meeting. Two of my favorite funny men, cracking jokes. I don't know that you would actually be making the jokes, though. You would... Continue Reading →
The notes
Dear Dan, I don't know why I suddenly thought about this after 5 tears. You wrote notes before you left. I don't know how long before. I can't imagine writing them. But then, I can't imagine committing suicide either. Dwelling on your thoughts and feelings surrounding the writing of the notes sends me into a... Continue Reading →
You’re here again
Dear Dan, I went to the Petco to get Iggy some food. I parked next to a car that I didn't realize was occupied -- by YOU! I swear. I looked at the driver and almost passed out. He looked like you did in your 40s. I didn't want to stare and have him turn... Continue Reading →