Thanks, Nathan, for the thoughtful tribute. Count me as one of the many who never knew him but is still heartbroken by his passing, almost a week later. He was so young and talented and beloved, and it's always the stories where the person was on the verge of redemption that hurt most. Not to mention he leaves behind his parents, a sister who's birthday was the next day, and a baby niece. It's easy to feel anger at someone who was so fortunate to be so reckless, and I think we all feel that to a degree, but anyone who has struggled with darkness and addiction knows who irrational it can make one behave.

I've been listening to more Phish, thinking about this joy he'll never get to experience again. And I've been listening to his podcasts, laughing and meditating on this cautionary tale. I'm close to same age as Harris, and it's a reminder to fully appreciate everything I have. No one knows what happens when you die, but fortunately Harris knows his way through the cosmos, sorry.