"Murder in the Magnolias" Pictures

this week is over
it was rough
I got behind on my projects
for obvious reasons
and pulled several overnighters

wednesday on the river with Anthony
was very nice
and relaxing and frankly,
just what I needed

the weather these past few days
has been delightful

this coming week will be pleasant
not much of anything is due

today I'm relaxing for a bit,
catching up on sleep
watching my latest Columbia House DVD shipment:

A Star is Born
Sunset Boulevard
Whos Afraid of Virginia Wolf
Zelig
Annie Hall
On Golden Pond

Last night's show was so good
the audience was superb
and I broke the fourth wall

and they loved it.

tonight we have a talkback
after the show
I thought it would be fun

normally talkbacks are boring
and uninteresting
even on Broadway

but this is a good show for one

NYC on Tuesday with Santo
Mother Courage in the Park at night

then backstage to see Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline.

Oh my.

they're just rowing...

what an emotional day

saw very old friends
some for the first time in many years

all of us there
as if we never parted ways
bonds as strong as ever

Jess was cremated
her body was destroyed in the accident

she fell asleep
never felt a thing

thanks be to God.

Lilly Lane
will grow up
to be just like her Mother
Im sure of that

I am sure we have not seen the last of Jess
and that is comforting

today, Christine Harvey
recalled a story to the congregation
as she spoke to pay tribute to Jess

it was a perfect example of why I loved Jess so much
and the amazing quick wit, humor, and personality
that I will forever remember her for

Christine told of the time
when she and Jess went to see "The Notebook"
in theatres
and there was a row of girls sitting behind them
who were bawling their eyes out
as Ryan Gosling rowed the boat
with Rachel McAdams in it
and the birds started to fly away
as the rain came pouring down

and Jess turned around to them and said
in her typical straightforward attitude

"They're just rowing."

Jess and Mark - Prom 2003

odd

3 weeks ago
I met Jess at an auction

she looked radiant
and I finally saw the baby
what was to be my godchild
had she been baptized.
She will be.

Now I can't help but think
that I met her that day for a reason

one last time

I am so distraught over this.

I've lost people in my life,
but Jess is different

Jess is a part of my youth
and she bridges the gaps
Jess is the girl who sat next to me in Kindergarten

Jess is the girl who I would always cheat with
in Mr. Young's class

Jess is the girl who always made me laugh
in Seminar

Jess was my shopping partner

and now Jess is gone.

I found my picture of us
at the prom
I loved her hair
she was beautiful

closed casket I'm sure.
stifled beauty

I want to remember Jess the way I saw her 3 weeks ago
happy, smiling, with Lilly on her hip, bidding on a box of Tupperware
and graciously accepting the microwave I won for her new house.

I love you Jess.
always.

miss jessica

my dear
you will be missed

thank you for 21 years of friendship
and love

and thank you for picking out my shoes
that day in New York.

I'm wearin' them for you, girl.

Love always,
-Mark