In Memory of a Special Woman

Saturday I attended a Memorial Service for a long-time friend and inspiration, Ruth MacDoanld of Wayland, Mass.

Ruth and I worked together many years ago, but maintained a friendship that lasted for years afterward. She had a background in education and publishing.

As I was getting ready to leave LunchDates, on several occasions I met Ruth for lunch, and as we talked about all the dating and relationship insights that I had absorbed at LunchDates, she encouraged me to write about them. And she always emphasized that I should not come across as too preachy, and to make sure that I included a light-hearted humorous tone in all of my writing.

So those of you who have enjoyed reading my columns over the years have Ruth MacDonald to thank for helping to inspire me.

You know, as we go through this journey that we call "living," there are always a handful of people that we encounter that have a special meaning in guiding us along the paths we choose.

Ruth will be missed.