Last Thursday, July 12th was Michael Burns' last day at work. Every once in a blue moon (actually a lot less frequently in my experience) you meet a kindred spirit and some profound form of bonding occurs. This was certainly the case with Michael and I. We have spent the last few years as friends and colleagues; perfecting our craft together, solving problems together, having deep discussions on just about everything, reading the same books, editing each other's written work, watching internet documentaries together, hanging out on Fridays, eating lunch together, learning how to be parents, and laughing a lot, at ourselves and life.Michael, Janelle and Noah left this past Sunday, with the whole household crammed into a U-haul, for a new life in Illinois (Champagne-Urbana) where Michael will be pursuing his doctorate in writing studies. I am incredibly happy for him, and deeply sad at losing his companionship, both at the same time. Fortunately, there are some friendships that are strong enough to overcome vast distances and we have made arrangements to stay a part of each other's daily lives - I will miss hearing that funky laugh and Arkansas drawl, however. Peace and love to ya' Mr. Burns, wherever you are.
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