1. My dear friend Kate Weaver passed away this morning. She was one of the kindest and loveliest people I have known. I first met her when I was a teenager and she has been an inspiration and influence on my life ever since. Kate had many lives within this one. She was a courageous artist. She was a great teacher. She was a very patient and kind listener. She kept secrets and gave sympathy. I feel especially honoured to be able to count her as a dear friend and mentor. The love and lessons she provided me were generous and realistic and I hope I can return that beautiful favour to others in the future.
2. I called Kate's daughter when I got this news. Whatever one says it doesn't really sum up how you feel. Well it didn't for me. I rather awkwardly said "I am so sorry for your news". C came back immediately saying "I'm not sorry, I'm happy for her" and at once I understood exactly what she was expressing. Joy and thankfulness that this woman had been in our lives.
3. The Sigur Ros album Takk seemed the appropriate music of the day and I felt somehow elevated and enlightened by it. I thought how wonderful life is with music in it.
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