Today I am thinking of Marion as I type in the biography she wrote back in the 80's. I am impressed by her depth of passion and commitment that was still so apparent in these last 10 years that I have been caring for her. She was brilliant, she was difficult and self-centered, she was beautiful in all ways and delighted in beauty. She was intuitive and keenly observant. She loved to watch families and children, warmed by their interactions. She was warm, charming, kind, and had a delightful laugh. And she loved ice cream and hot chocolate.

Her favorite childhood memories that she shared often were of traipsing through the redwood forest of the Oakland hills with their family dog Bruce. I like to think that is where she is now. Happy and free. Blessings Be.