Today I am quietly mourning the passing of one of the two most important adults in my life. Quite possibly the coolest old lady on the face of the planet, my grandmother was my caregiver, my cheerleader, my best friend, my conscience, and probably the only one who loved me unconditionally.

Another longer, more thoughtful post will most likely surface soon. Right now I’m still trying to get over the shock of it all.  It was sudden, and I’m finding myself trying to wake up out of this bad dream.

Please - anyone reading - take one minute out of your day and hug your loved ones. Tell them what you feel and how much they mean to you.