Social media is really quite the phenomanon. I just started Facebook recently and have found many old friends. Staying in touch is cool, but finding out which of my friends are dying is eye opening. I never expected this media to be a portal to reminding me of my own mortality. I am in my early fifties and feel very alive and young. Cancer is a killer and can’t always be overcome. My mother survived it and has lived a long time but my friend Jon got it and died so young. As an artist I try to reflect elements of living in my work. Dying is part of living. Life is fleeting. Tell those you love that you do. Make time for old friends.