Seth

I've spent the past 2 days thinking about someone I never met...a 28-year-old, Seth, who died a year ago today in a fire in his Hoboken apartment. I've thought equally as much of his family and friends, particularly one incredible brother with whom I've exchanged emails. It's all, as usual, a long story, and I really don't even want to get into it. But it's consumed my thoughts and I have this blog, so I felt compelled to express SOMEthing. I really don't know what to say...and I guess that's part of the problem. It's so unbelievably tragic, senseless, and heartbreaking, and I can't wrap my head around it. There's absolutely nothing I can do but say I'm thinking of them. I hate that these people have so much pain to bear for the rest of their lives. Keeping Seth's memory alive and fire safety are their top concerns now. So, I guess, in my own little way, i'm helping with that. Please do whatever you have to do in your own home to make sure you're prepared for a fire. No batteries or a lack of sprinklers are unacceptable when your life is at risk. Seth's death has resonated with me in so many ways over the past 10 months. I just wanted to note that here. His was a life on this earth that affected so many, including those who never met him.