We have lived in our beach apartment for almost a decade.
During that time 3 neighbors have lived downstairs.
Ryan was our favorite.
He lined the walkway with plants and his walls with his art.
He kept his door open to chat.
Ryan arrived in California to help his brother's business and to concentrate on his art.
He worked from home and balanced work, art and surfing.
A few years into his stay, they launched a new business.
Ryan found himself working long days away from the beach pad.
A year went by, then another.
The business began to turn a profit .
Ryan moved to a bigger place a few blocks away.
His schedule tapered a little and he even added a dog to his life.
I always admired his dedication to his brother and his commitment to their work.
So it was with great pride one Sunday morning, when I read about their successful Yogaglo studio in the Wall Street Journal.
Reading about Ryan, a local, in a national paper was a full circle moment.
