A Word to the Unwise

Confessions of a fool.

(Orig. posted on the fantastic Oldster Substack, which I suggest you read. All of it.)

Two weeks ago, I learned that a friend of mine from many years ago – a brilliant writer, a gentle soul, a loving and devoted father – tragically drowned off the coast of Florida. He was only a few years older than me.

I was shocked, reeling, crying.

Many thoughts went th…