My sister passed a little after midnight EST February 29th. I knew she would hang on until leap day just to confuse us all on when to remember her.

She was five years older than I. We were never really close sharing a difficult childhood that pulled us apart rather than bringing us together. Very different beliefs and views of the world. But my only sibling, last of any family that existed before me. She left behind three kids and a slew of grand-kids I can never keep straight as all their names begin with “J”.

No need for “sorry for your loss”. I know all my friends are, just as we all are for any friend losing a parent, friend, family member, pet or hero in whatever way they describe theirs. Or for any freedom or source of joy or security we all seem to lose almost daily. Your thoughts are all appreciated without you having to type them in.

So requesting a special dispensation from Throwback Thursday, I’ll post this from a happier time.

Gentle passing Jan…