#np - Everybody Hurts by R.E.M.
Nora Ephron died two days ago. And last night I almost purchased When Harry Met Sally on iTunes even though I own the movie (but I didn't because the iTunes version doesn't include the original songs - they're replaced with elevator music, apparently). I don't really know what to say except that I was a huge Ephron fan and I'm sad that we won't read her words and watch her movies any longer. She taught us about life and love and she reminded us not to take either too seriously.
Her female characters weren't cupcakes and she didn't just write about romantic relationships. One of the most powerful movie relationships she wrote was between Annie and Becky in Sleepless in Seattle. Their comfort with each other and the "I love you" at the end of their phone conversation showed the strength of their friendship. Ephron also gave us a man like Harry who loved Sally because of who she was, not in spite of it. I love it. I love the characters. I love her.
She was a feminist and she believed in love. I strive to be a little like her. Funny, smart, strong, and hopeful.
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