The article reflects on the heartbreaking passing of the author's friend Bridget Mallon at 34. Amid the turmoil of the world, this loss feels particularly profound. The author struggles with the challenge of finding hope amidst despair but takes solace in memories of friendship and art. They pay tribute to Hector Babenco's film "Ironweed," drawing parallels between the film's themes of empathy and their own experiences with Bridget, highlighting how companionship can provide comfort during difficult times.
At times like this, you forget that things can get better, let alone that they will, because it just seems implausible that the world stays this desperate and terrible forever.
The companionship between Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson reminds me a bit of what Bridget and I shared over the years, a kind of boozy solidarity over worsening fortunes.
Having a friend can make it seem ok. Rest in peace.
I wanted to look at the moon from the gutter for a moment, so here's a look at an artist that never gave up on people.
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