I've been reading stories about a woman named Amanda Davis at McSweeney's Internet Tendency this morning.
Amanda, who died in an airplane crash along with her parents a few years ago, was a writer/teacher/friend who left strong positive impressions on those who knew her.
The good thing, if anything could be said to be good about a young woman killed in an airplane crash, is that the people who remember her are very articulate and provide a fascinating glimpse into a life well lived.
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