NOTE: One year after my brother Eli's death in 2014, I published a book about the intertwining of our lives and his struggle with schizophrenia. This post and many other writings are included, in slightly different form, in that book. Please wait until the ride has come to a full and complete stop is now available in print and Kindle editions. Through laughter and tears, I invite you to come share my final journey with my brother. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You think you know crazy? Maybe, maybe not. My family’s idea of crazy is a little different from most, although I’ve discovered that once I admit this, the stories sometimes start coming out of the woodwork. We’re not alone, but our family craziness is still, I think, a little nuttier than most. Our stories include dashing from a festive Pesach meal to bolt the door against my brother. Visiting him while he’s tied in restraints to a bed… or in a special visiting roo