Ashling

@Andrzej I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve never posted here and never spoken to you but as a fellow European NYT crossworder I look out for your posts most days (especially when I think there’s too many “Americanisms” or sports references) and missed them during your recent holiday hiatus. I too lost my first childhood friend 5 years ago when she was 39. Perhaps like you we hadn’t talked in some time but had managed to stay in touch as much as possible. The pain was and still is immense, I’ve found talking and reminiscing with family and friends helps so much a few years when the pain isn’t so raw. Condolences to you and your friend’s family.