Heath Ledger (1979-2008)

Actor Heath Ledger was found dead yesterday in an apt in SoHo at the age of 28. Yes many people die but his was tragic because he just seemed to hit his stride as a talented actor. I particularly became fond of his work after Brokeback Mountain which left a most indelible impression on me and changed my opinion on homosexuality almost entirely. May his soul rest in peace and give patience to his family.

I guess what reverberated for me was that he was my age and it leaves one to believe we are beholden to the plans of a higher being. We may be here today but gone tomorrow. We only leave our actions and deeds to/with other behind as our mark on this world. May we all leave goodness behind in our wake.