Interpretation of a young Carlos and his drawing from 1993

My good friend Carlos over in Madrid recently sent me a photo of himself—an old drawing from 1993. The image stayed with me, so I reinterpreted it as a tribute.

Carlos is a dreamer, no doubt about it. A lover of nature, of still moments, of the deeper things. He walks gently in the world, with a big heart and an open spirit.

Men like that—who dare to dream and lead with kindness—are rare. And always welcome in my book.

I've paired this memory of Carlos with a song that feels like his dreams: tender, wistful, full of quiet hope, birds, love, and nature. The song is called “Nocturne” by the Orchestra of Symphony and Popular Music of PU Alexander Mikhaylov. A beautiful Russian piece that drifts like a breeze into the twilight.

Because I believe his dream—like so many of ours—was simply to live with ease, and to love fully.

(Орк. Симф. И Эстрадной Музыки ПУ Александра Михайлова – Ноктюрн)

To old and new dreams and to our true friends. Keep your dream alive.