“Fear does not stop death. It stops life. And worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.” ~ Unknown
A kitchen isn’t really a kitchen until you’ve decorated the fridge. With the exception of the photos, the magnets have been gifts. Well, the Fairy Soap was inherited from Jim Brown when he died 23 years ago… today, as a matter of fact. It’s funny how I thought I’d never forget that day, and I certainly haven’t, but as the years have passed the actual date has faded into the background. I didn’t realize the significance of today until this very moment. I haven’t talked about Jim here. I don’t have many photos of him or us. We were supposed to walk UK’s graduation together. I was finishing my bachelor’s degree, and after several years away from school, he finished his last two courses, too. Graduation was set for May 10, 1997. He died May 3. His death changed the course of my life. The plan had been to go on to the photography master’s program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Instead, the year I thought I’d take off to regain my land legs after his death has turned into 23. Now, I put his magnet on the fridge in my new kitchen and wonder what he would think of the remodel. I know what he would think of the red accent wall in the living room nearby. I painted it red for him 14 years ago when I moved in. It’s staying red.
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