As he grew older, Karl grew more poetic.

In 2015, my Valentine’s Day card bore this inscription in his words:

LOVE

Love is a hard task, and like so many things, people misunderstand the position it has in life, often conceived as a play and a pleasure. It is, in fact, the crucial expression of our humanity. To accept the commitments we make to each other, in sickness and health, accepting the ups and downs of a long time relationship is the only path to passing the final test and preparation for the next part of our journey. Read more