I just came back from a trip to essentially say goodbye to a life long friend. Many people are starting to die. It's sad. I've already come to grips that many more friends will be dying: it's starting to accelerate. Even though i understand why it's happening, it's still difficult to accept. About two years ago I made a decision to go visit as many friends and relatives as I can possibly see, for this very reason. This year has been busy so far. They don't understand... they won't. The deed has been done.