Evan planned tonight's outing. The nice thing about having friends with impeccable taste is when they organize an evening; you are in for a guaranteed great time. Dinner was South American cuisine at Azafran. The tuna and calamari were delicious followed by a shared dive into a fantastic triple chocolate dessert and coffee. After dinner, we headed over to a small theatre. I have no idea how Evan happened upon this play, but it was Flashpoint Theatre Companies premier production. The Credeax Canvas was a provocative story about twenty something’s struggling in the art world of NYC. Evan and I really enjoyed in particular, the performance of a local actor named Keith Conallen.

My evening was fun, stimulating, and easy. I am reflective on the subject of what generates real friendships. Last night I got news that a friend of mine has breast cancer. This morning another friend tells me cancer has crashed into his family. Needless to say, I can’t lighten the load for my friends but I can be there for them. As I enjoy socializing with my comrade Evan, I consider the investment we all make in one another through good times and bad. I am profoundly aware that while I’m experiencing lightness other people, that I care about bear a heavy heart.