Today Sucked. Tomorrow Won’t. Right?

As I sit and watch a hazy, but still beautiful sunset in San Diego this evening, I can’t help but think of my brother Terry. He would have turned 53 today if he was still with us, and would have loved this. In fact, I’m pretty sure he would have sat on my roof for hours on end if given the opportunity. 

He was an artist and very much appreciated the little pretty things in life… and a good tan– let’s be honest! I’m pretty sure he is the only person in northern California who could keep a natural tan year-round. It makes me sad that he never came here. That we were never in “that place” in the last years of his life. 

I sure do miss him and especially more on his Birthday and the anniversary of his death. But what saddens me even more, I think, is the thought of how much more loss I’ll have in my life. This is the downside, I suppose, to being the youngest in such a large family and having so many friends… I cherish the time I get to spend with them, but I am also super bummed out at how busy we all are. Often too busy to just pick up the phone and have a real conversation like we used to. Facebook is absolutely a blessing and a curse. We sure aren’t “talking” like we should.

This seems like a pretty morose post, I know. Today really did suck on so many levels. But I know tomorrow will be better… And hopefully it will bring real, live conversations with the people in my life. The truth is–as terrible as it is–that we should not live or die with regrets and none of us knows how long we have. 

I’ve said it before and I will say it again – LIFE IS SHORT! Pick up the phone. Tell the people in your life that you love them. And do your very best to live life without regrets.