This was devastating news, the brutal killing of Mark Weil, who was a neighbor and friend. He was the center of creative life in Tashkent, created a theater that inspired those who attended, told stories about Tashkent that no one else told, a Tashkent that anyone could find a home and a heart in. His piece "White White Black Stork" was one of the most beautiful and tragic love stories I had seen there. Like the hero of that play, who came to a tragic end, Mark was a pure, loving soul. May he rest peacefully, knowing that we will always think of him fondly.  ¶ 6:36 PM