In memory of my sister, Caren
April 15, 1962–February 14, 2013
On Valentine’s Day, with so much attention focused on the the glitter of romantic love–chocolate, wine, roses, romantic dinners and extravagant gestures–we easily forget how much love lies in the grit of everyday life: friends and family who stand by us through challenging times, loved ones who care for us when we are ill or hurting. These gestures–from the heart–are love in the truest sense of the word.