Thoughts of Chrissy and Ice Cream Sandwiches

My high school friend Chrissy had orange hair. I suppose some people could have called it "red" or "strawberry blonde", but what it really was, was orange. I thought it was gorgeous and wished my hair were that exact color. It was like sunlight distilled into long, sleek strands. I lost touch with Chrissy a few years after we graduated. That happened a lot in the days before facebook and email. But I still have ice cream dishes she gave me for my wedding and the card she sent me when...