Tag Archives: emotional

The passing of Genius

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Traveler

Precisely five years ago this month, in April 2011, I attended (and wrote about, here) a personal event at a Prince concert at The Forum in Inglewood, California.  The Purple One was doing a series of concerts at the time … Continue reading →

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I take my sorrows sober

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Traveler

All prior losses pale in comparison to this one:  Saying goodbye to a friend I have had for the past six years.  My dog. She entered my life in June 2009, a beautiful, blonde head turner. She stayed with me … Continue reading →

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Burials

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Traveler

A little over a week ago, we buried my father. Yesterday, I learned that my old friend Pam had been buried too.  There is a 36-year difference between the ages of my father and my friend.  Both are gone too … Continue reading →

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There goes my hero 1926-2014

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Traveler

    Too alarming now to talk about Take your pictures down and shake it out Truth or consequence, say it aloud Use that evidence, race it around There goes my hero Watch him as he goes There goes my hero … Continue reading →

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