I remember Jonathan being so kind when I broke up with a boyfriend, and being one of the hands pushing me towards my now husband, Bob Clayton. And really introducing me to really "Japanesy" tasting sushi -- a memorable birthday outing to Sushi-Ko with him and Carly for her 30th -- his making us try the most "japanesy" and fully expecting us NOT to like 'em! And actually, we like most of them! One is still one I ask for often at Japanse restaurants -- Plum paste and Shito leaf, hand rolled please!

And that is to say nothing of the music, the scholarship, the genius, and yes, the snide remarks. I've never felt as stupid as JE sometimes made me feel. But I still admired and loved him.

jennifer woods