Dears, Tomorrow is the first anniversary of my father’s death. Tomorrow is the day I receive my first copy of Brain in a Jar. My head is spinning. Love, Gal

Dears, Yes, very soon this mermaid will hold her memoir about her father’s brain in her hands. She will be happy, no doubt. And you will be happy for her, too, probably. But until then, there is sadness to reckon with. Last year at this time, my family was gathered in Naples, Florida as my…