I found myself in the neighborhood of a good friend I hadn't talked to
in a while, so I decided to drop by. It turned out to be the best way
I could've spent that afternoon. I can't share everything she talked
to me about, but listening to her clarified a few things I'd been
wondering about, and I hope that I helped her reflect on some of the
really tough things she's going through.

I'm rereading Gail Vaz-Oxlade's excellent book, A Woman of Independent
Means. I hope I can find something that will help.