Tag Archives: in memoriam

Andrew, 1997-2012

(Once again, it has taken me several weeks to get to a head space where I can write this. This isn’t exactly the “Happy holidays and good luck in the new year” post I would have chosen, but life just … Continue reading

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Victor, 1983-2012

This is a couple weeks after the fact. I sort of feel hollow, a little blank, whenever I think about it. I’m not sad, not exactly. I am grieving, which it turns out isn’t always the same thing. Victor died … Continue reading

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Ray Bradbury dies at 91

Ray Bradbury died last night, here in California. We live remarkably close to one another and because of this, I had the opportunity to hear him speak in person on two occasions. This was a couple years ago. I remember … Continue reading

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Natsu (2003-2010)

Natsu was our rabbit and he died yesterday. At seven years old, he was the most grizzled, surly old guy you could hope to meet. He was thoroughly set in his ways and brooked no sass from anyone. He was … Continue reading

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Reason to Sing (2005-2009)

Reason to Sing, known as Jazz, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the equine hospital. I wish I could write an obituary for him like I did for Peggy, his sister. But what would I say? Peggy had children and … Continue reading

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For a Song (2000-2009)

For a Song died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at the equine hospital. She is survived by her two children, Shan and Rodney, her sister and brother, and her uncle. For a Song was born to Blithe Song March 16, 2000; … Continue reading

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