Page 30- @MaryAnn writes about practicing “delicious ambiguity” in the chapter entitled “Hope is Not Solace” in her new book and she asks readers to reflect on the relationship between solace and hope. For me and others, this seems pretty obvious. I mean, isn’t this what ‘comfort food’ is all about? I reach for a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or a cookie (or a dozen of them) or a bag of chips. Many movies, tv shows and books show someone suffering a loss and the first thing that happens is that someone offers them alcohol or drugs or they reach for the quick perk-me-ups themselves. “Solace practices” can be useful during the shock phase of a dreadful situation. But it’s totally temporary and sooner or later, hope (hopefully) takes over as my heart and mind clear and passing time allows me to see the hope that is present.