This post is dedicated to my dear friend, Jim, on what would have been birthday #41. He was a kind person, always the link between long lost friends from college. Intelligent beyond words, he often put too much thought into things, which led to self doubt and self fulfilling prophecies....he became troubled and withdrawn from an unaccepting society. Sadly, he took his own life 5 1/2 years ago while battling mental illness and drug dependency. Hard to believe he has been gone that long.This miniature watercolor, measuring just 3"x5" is of Awosting Falls in upstate NY near New Paltz where we went to school. We spent many a day hiking there...and forging friendships. Jim is in the red shirt at the bottom of the falls...apropos, since it really is his final resting place. Our group of brothers/sisters sprinkled his ashes over the falls in a tribute of sorts the summer of 2003.
What I wouldn't give to be able to call and wish him a Happy Birthday...
I mourn him still....
