Bad news

I just received word from my family back home that a friend has passed away. We were never very close, but my oldest brother and he were, for a time. "Woody" was only 4 months older than I am so I guess it kinda hit me a little hard. The obit said he "died unexpectadly" What is that? 27 years old, man. We gotta watch it. We gotta know what we believe in and why. This isn't a game we're playing. Sorry Shakespeare but all the world is NOT a stage. There is no second Act. This is it. Tell the people that you love, "I love you." Tell the people that you hate, "I love you." MEAN IT. Make the most of your life. Spend time with your kids. Spend time with your loved ones. Spend as little time at work as possible. Spend your money. Give to charity. Help those who are less fortunate than you. Enrich other's lives. Enrich your own life. Be aware of the world beyond your backyard.
This happened on the heels of another tragedy. My best friend Joe's mother passed away very recently. She and I were very close for a few years. In fact, when I would go to Joe's house to hang out, sometimes I would end up hanging out with her instead. She was a great woman. She will be missed.
Some of this post may have to do with these 2 recent events, but I think these things have been on my mind for longer and just needed a push to let them come out. I am serious about the things written here and hope you are (or will be).

I love you all.

Jeff