Raptor, I'm glad you have a plan for marking the day. I spent the evening of this past Oct. 5 with my dearest friends, who had stayed by my side all the long dark night of my beloved's death and kept watch over me for the several days that followed. I felt I was honoring Byron and honoring them and their friendship as well.

The first anniversary is hard, and I'm finding that to my surprise the weeks following it aren't any easier. Hang in their, my friend. You know where to find me if you need me.

Allison