These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Kwansaba: "My Friend"

Rory, my high school friend blessed me. (Unity, Family)
He won the race for senior Prez. (Work collectively)
I was his foe. He deserved it. (Self-Determination)
Rory played the bassoon in the band. (Creativity)
Rory's smile entered the room before him. (Purpose)
He did so much, died before 40. (Faith)
The lesser light, I recall my friend. (Cooperative Economics)

by Jay O’Toole
on February 20th, 2026