Watching the Oscars now. My 2nd cousin, Sara Nesson was nominated for an Oscar tonight for Best Documentary (short subject) for her film, "Poster Girl". You can read a Huffington Post article about her film here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-kors/oscar-nominee-sara-nesson_b_827351.html
She didn't win tonight but I am so very proud of her!
I didn't even know I was related to her until recently. Go figure! Gotta' love those extended family emails with fun information! Congrats to Sara and I hope to see her film SOON! I think it was shown on HBO!
On a very sad note, my childhood friend, Sean Peart lost his battle with a crazy rare form of cancer this past Thursday. His wife Esther is also a childhood friend of mine (we all went to school together, met them when I was 14). Esther is such a remarkable, funny and inspiring woman and a great friend. There was a Jewish shiva service tonight at their home. Everyone faced east as prayers were read and people gathered around together. The idea is that Esther and her children can't walk two steps in any direction without having someone around to lean on and support them (in theory and most likely literally at times). I hadn't seen some of those people in 20+ years. It was as if time had not passed. When times get difficult, people do come together and show their love. I am grateful for having shared this last moment with my friend Sean and will always remember his gentle nature and the friend, husband and father he was.
Me with my friend Sean Peart
Taverna Opa Restaurant
Taverna Opa Restaurant
South Beach, FL
September, 2010
(It was at our unofficial Miami Beach Senior High School reunion).
Sean, may you rest in peace and thank you for your wonderful friendship.
Nite nite all,
Mindy
What a beautiful post, Mindy. It was amazing to see you and you're right it was unreal to see how many people came out. Sean's passing has brought so many people together once again.
ReplyDeleteIt's still so hard to wrap my brain around but I always hold comfort in remembering that he's no longer in pain from such a valiant 3 year battle. I think we'll all miss his dimpled smile.
Keep in touch chickie xoxox