Heaven People rarely come back to share the details of heaven so I imagine my own. Family and all the old dogs. Walking to the ocean, birdsong, psithurism, dappled light, pathways, conversation, quiet, waves. All of that.
June 24, 1972 Reception with paper plates. Hurricane Agnes through RIC the day before, bridges closed, 16.6 feet above flood stage. Higher water than Hurricane Camille. Richmond water plant shut down, National Guard called out. Rehearsal dinner at home by candlelight. Lots of rain in Charlottesville and Lynchburg, the James was running red, floating cows.
waypoints Who do you love. How do you love. Did you make it clear enough? Sitting with my dad before he left on his journey for forever.