Archive for July, 2003
blinded by Cher
I didn’t want to take a break and leave on a downer. Thanks to those of you who commented or otherwise contacted me to offer condolences. My grandfather’s death was far from unexpected and I was quite prepared for it, and I’m doing fine. It rained very hard the afternoon of the funeral, and I [...]
rip, grandpa
Death ushers in many emotions. Sadness, most assuredly. Sometimes relief, if the death is preceded by a long illness. Guilt, sometimes, because the primary caregivers feel relief that the suffering is over. I’m extremely fortunate to be 40 years old and have never had to deal very closely with death. That changed Tuesday morning, when [...]
truckin’
Just a quick entry to note the upload of a new photo page that includes a couple of the new truck, my herb garden, and a couple various flowers around the house (imagine that! flower photos!), including a flowering vine that I could use a little help identifying. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Jack? Otherwise, I got [...]