We had a fire ceremony last evening to send our friend on her way. It was sort of a two phase evening, one for those who knew her, but were not familiar with Muscogee ways, and then an expanded, later session with more ritual for those who try to follow the old ways. A beautiful starlit, chill spring evening with nary a cloud in the sky, a small and mesmerizing fire, and an abundance of tears and laughter as we shared remembrances of love for the friend who has gone from among us and for each other.