“You know, when I was nineteen, Grandpa took me on a roller coaster.I always wanted to go again. You know, it was just so interesting to me that a ride could make me so frightened, so scared, so sick, so excited, and so thrilled all together! Some didn’t like it. They went on the merry-go-round. That just goes around. Nothing. I like the roller coaster. You get more out of it.”– Helen Shaw, Parenthood (1989)

This weekend, remember that no matter where you are in life or whom you are (or aren’t) with at the moment, that love in all its forms is rarely ever a merry-go-round.

Happy Valentine’s Day to spouses, lovers, parents, children, friends, and especially my love, Ed. I hope you all enjoy the roller coaster.

Remember, we are together on this journey.