I wanted to share what I drew in the book, but thought maybe words this time. Cross-posting for saturation.

I cried today for, I think, the first time since my Father died.

Some of you know why, this is for you. In honor of one of the most important and loved of all my favorite places:

Top 5 songs my unconscious offered up to make me cry:

5. Cheers theme
4. Change is gonna come - Sam Cooke
3. That damn catchy Beta Band song, everything is not going to be alright, asshole.
2. Both sides now - Joni Mitchell
1. Landslide - Dixie Chicks(damn them anyway)

Top 5 things that meant the most to me about the bean:

5. Hot Java on tap.
4. It wasn’t going back to my empty apartment.
3. I met the nicest people, and count them among my friends.
2. Thursday Night Open Mic - the best ever.
1. Tiffi and I met there.

I will take it with me where ever I go, that sense of peace, of belonging. I feel a montage coming on, gotta go.