Reflecting

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Yesterday was a day of reflection for me. It was the anniversary of Grandmama’s death, but also I need up going to a funeral with a friend and neighbor. She had a former student die and that funeral was in the afternoon and then a young cousin die and the visitation that night was about two hours away. She’s an older lady, so I didn’t want her to be driving that far at night by herself, so I went and drove.

So it was a day of reflection on the long and wonderful life of my grandmama and the death of two young people. Grandmama was 89 when she died. These young people were 21 and 18. It shows how short life can be. It was a sad day, but I was glad my friend didn’t have to go through it alone.

About Joe

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe

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