Anthony Bourdain – chef, author, TV storyteller blending food and travel – I miss him.

I loved his particular voice, observations, his progression in life and perspective on things.

The demons took him, like they’ve taken so many; as I’ve written before, Cornell, Williams, Montrose, my paternal grandfather, my cousin, all cut down by a crisis of mental health.

I miss Bourdain; I miss the others too.

This is your periodic reminder:

YOU MATTER! You’re worthy of love and belonging. Ask for help if you need it.

NEVER GIVE UP.