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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

"Memory is a haunting place to be, like a still life painting, capable of sparking once upon-a-time joy." Thank you so much for sharing this heartfelt tribute to your father!

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Richard Gilbert's avatar

Steve— Beautiful job as you checked off one half of the 5th Commandment. You are a great addition to the Collaborative!

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

thank you

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Andrea Dorn's avatar

I'm sorry for your loss, but it sounds like a wonderful life he had. It is important to have a curious mind and to search for the unknown all through life. Thanks for your beautiful words.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Lovely. Well done.

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Julie Gammack's avatar

I love this post, and all of the above. Thank you for sharing.

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Denise OBrien's avatar

You are inspiring. Thank you.

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Wini Moranville's avatar

I love reading obituaries—they’re the first things I read in the New York Times every day. They’re great mini-biographies, and I’ve culled many words of wisdom from them. (My favorite is some famous scientist/medical person whose favorite saying was, “Enjoy yourself! It’s later than you think!” That has become my mantra!)

I also adore obits written by family members. Those details—from the dog’s names to the boiling of bones—make the life so vivid. This one is a gem! Thanks so much for it.

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McLeese, Don G's avatar

Thanks for sharing.

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Robert Leonard's avatar

Lovely. Perfect.

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