Today I had pain, and some amount of anquish, worrying about the world, my friends, hate, intolerance.  So…I packed myself up and fled to Jordan to spend time with my very sane friend Mara.  (Mara, I hope you are not offended by the sane comment) 
I needed Mara today, I needed her humor, her consul, and her wickedly fantastic world view.

And…having been the officiant of her and her Robs wedding, and in view of part of today’s discussion I will add #besthusbandever.  ( you get it Mara)

Today I am grateful for Mara.