Woke up to the news of the demise of Ravi’s dad. He caught the flu. All of them did, but he had complications, so it affected him more. 

He was in the ICU for several days. They finally took him off life support. And just like that, another light went out. Another story is done. 

I spoke to the bereaved. They put on a brave face, but they will need all the courage they can muster. 

This evening at the bar I walked up to a man I regularly see there. Another victim of loss. He lost his wife recently. He was in so much pain. I’m glad I could be there for him, if only for a few moments.