The author describes her relationship with friend and confidante Joan Erikson, whose struggles with widowhood, her own impending death, and humorous written works about aging inspired Anderson to accept life changes.

Prologue -- Out of the fog -- Kindred spirits -- Holy fools -- Overdose on the senses -- Weaving a life -- Dance beyond the breakers -- Love knots -- Might as well make the most of it -- Joy is a duty -- Thoughts from a life well digested -- Practice nonsense -- Happily grounded -- Taking stage -- Swan song -- Life cycle completed -- Life lines.