“One step in front of the other until the road runs out!” That’s what a friend texted a few weeks ago.

I had texted her. (Why do we not talk to our friends anymore? What has happened to long, meandering conversations?)

I had done what we all do now, picked up my phone after watching her woo a crowd, after a night of smiles and applause, typing to this friend who is a singer, “Bravo!” and “Great job!” the things you say when someone blows you away.