Cindi Kelly

A friend of mine committed suicide and the body was recovered on the beach. There was a note but so many questions need to be answered. What could have driven him to this is, of course, the obvious question. The family is mystified and angry. I am afraid that we will find out some things that may be unsettling. He was a painter. The tragic life of an artist. What did I really know about him? He was kind but a loner. He always seemed to be scrambling to pay his bills though I didn't know what or how much his debt was. He could change your golf swing and take 10 strokes off your game. He always had a story to tell. He liked old things. He easily charmed women. He loved to sing and fancied himself a cowboy. His paintings were interesting though I watched him struggle with painting. He was very encouraging except to himself. Grumble and smile. He loved animals and put them in his paintings often. He could get under your skin. Good-bye John. We'll miss you.