Rose Meyer passed away today.  She is simply one of the most amazing people that I have ever met - kind, thoughtful, and with a determination for justice and equality that knew absolutely no bounds.  I have known Rose for 50 years - from my Freshman year at Curie High School to our Zoom Meeting last week.  She was both a counselor, a director for some of the plays that we performed in high school, and even more, she was a dear friend.

She loved education - she loved art - she loved movies - and she loved going to live theater.  Rose saw more plays in a month than I would see in 10 years.  She kept me out of a lot of trouble when I was in high school (foodfights and political protests). When she was born, the movies were silent and in black and white.  What an incredible journey to have been on.  She would have been 100 this coming April.  A lot of years - but more importantly - a lot of years well lived.  She cared about our country - our journey - and the people in it.

Her favorite film was the original "The Day the Earth Stood Still".  A movie about this planet (with the help of some aliens) finally coming to its senses and realizing that war was such a horrible waste - and that peace is the only real path for our world.

Well, Rose, the earth stood still today too.  You are so loved and you will be so missed - but I know your words and your goodness will continue.  When my father passed a student reminded me that "everything changes; nothing is lost".  It's true.  We will continue to hear your voice - and those acts of generosity of soul and self will continue to make us better.  Klaatu barada nikto Rose...