On my recent flight from Boston to San Jose, I found myself with a seatmate who was both a good listener and a good conversationalist. By this I mean she asked thought-provoking questions and listened well to my answers, shared details of her own life that went beyond cliches and banalities. Within six hours we had shared some of the most intimate details of our lives. Although we connected deeply, we also knew we would never be in contact again. I feel I am carrying a part of her with me, nonetheless.