Family Ties

The Cousin Club, circa 1984(?)

I'm in the middle (pink sweater, acid wash jeans), flanked by both my brothers. Twenty five plus years ago we didn't have many cares or worries. But today, I'm feeling particularly tender towards everyone in this photo. I know everyone, EVERYONE, has sorrow in their lives. I know, life is not fair. I know it could be a lot worse. But it still breaks my heart when totally hardcore crappy shit happens to the people I love - cousins, brothers, aunts, uncles. Some good news would be nice for a change. Just a little. I'm just putting that notion out there, for whoever is in charge of that kind of thing. Give us all a break. Please?

While I'm sad for about half a dozen reasons, good things still happen that give me hope. Today Audrey and I had a play date with Mollie (precariously held baby shown above) and her daughter, Ava. It was a beautiful day. I know that although there are going to be some really rough times ahead, we will always have each other. The Cousin Club. Family. Some people don't even have that.