And I know I’m much more socially anxious than he ever was, but at his funeral, I saw my cousins for the first time in years, and instead of just wishing we had been closer when we were younger, I sent them both a text today. I think Grampa would have liked that.

I find it’s best for me to donate to something local and small. Something that’s not a giant charity group that uses donations for paying staff and fancy offices.