My friend Elizabeth Richards died recently after a long battle with cancer. She was a brilliant writer, and an even more wonderful person. Despite her illness ,she never lost her zest for life and was an incredible role model. I will never forget her words that were so poignant “Sal as age has dimmed my eyes, my mind more clearly sees what is really important. Relationships and the love of others are the most critical and valuable parts of life. I treasure those more than any possession I have acquired.” I am glad that her pain has ceased, but her spirit still blesses me.