My condolences on the loss of your friend. It's natural, I think, to be saddened by noticing that closer times with her were a long time ago, and not too clear in memory. Perhaps it is not a failing but an outcome of proximity, time, and attention. You are recording what matters most to you: your son, your writing, your art, your home.

I am fine; thanks for asking. Settling in to these days, thinking about what to write next.

K.