a few words.

this morning i called my friend who is about to have surgery. i wanted to make sure he knew i would be thinking of him in the coming weeks and sending love and hugs. during the conversation i realized that he knew all about what i had been up to (obviously via my blog) but yet i never knew. some people will never leave blog comments. they just don’t like the idea of it. they cling tightly to their anonymity. i get that. and respect that. but some people don’t leave comments for other reasons, also valid. they don’t leave blog comments because they are busy, pulled in a million directions and leaving a comment seems like some kind of commitment, another thing to do. i can’t tell you how many times i’ve read a blog post, a beautiful or powerful or funny blog post, and clicked away without saying something. i’ve done this because i prefer to leave thoughtful comments, comments with substance. i want to say something interesting and insightful and i don’t always have the time or energy so i just don’t. but i’ve realized something. it’s also good to just say a few words.  to say hey, i’m here. it's really nice to know you are here.

and k.t.  you are already my best friend.  xo

and to my friend having surgery, thanks for reading,  and i'll be thinking of you.    xo