So last month I was dwelling on the empty spot in my life, and I was dwelling on it a lot. And I still kind of am, I suppose, but in a different way. I guess I keep thinking about things I'm being forced to figure out that usually would be figured out for me at the end of a phone call. What do I do when I jumpstart the car and there's white smoke coming out of the hood? What do I do when the power...

When you lose someone, there are some things that they don't tell you. They cover the basics, of course - they say "don't be afraid to let it out" and "don't apologize for being upset" and "don't worry, it gets easier with time." And in a way, they're right about those things. There are times when you can't do anything but let it out. If you're driving and a song come on the radio, you're crying...