I write this with tears in my eyes.

I was blessed to have a good man as a father and a good man as my husband.

My friend Rachel lost a good man, her brother, to cancer, at age 50, last wee. I invite you to read her friend’s column about him to inspire you to reach out to the men in your life and tell them how much you love them. I also invite you to read about Jimmy as a reminder hat goodness still flourishes in the world – and in us.

I wish I had had the blessing of knowing you, Jimmy.