http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2002-2006 by the authors Mon, 6 Oct 2003 18:33:48 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-22052 You're probably right about that, though easier is not easy by any means. I am sorry to hear about your dad. I don't think posting the article here, which I'll admit was primarily a selfish act, was inconsequential at all. For one, it's a fine piece of writing, if I say so myself. Two, I wanted and needed to tell the world a little bit about the loss of a great man it never knew, and BC provided a platform. And it was therapeutic: I wrote this mere hours after Dad's death -- can't imagine what I would have done with myself during those awful, lonely hours if I hadn't had something productive to do. I finally found myself in that spot days later, once the planning was done, the funeral was complete, my father was laid to rest, a numbing writer's block had set in, and I was left all alone with my grief. So writing this tribute helped me avoid that for a bit. Inconsequential? Not at all. ]]> 22052@blogcritics.org Mon, 6 Oct 2003 18:33:48 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-22048 Thanks for having the strength to post this. some might call it inconsequential to post this at such a site as this? But you can be sure, shared grief is a burden more easily carried. I lost my estranged dad when I was a teenager. I never real knew him and now I never will. You had a relationship. Question of the day - does that make it easier or harder to say goodbye? In your case I'd have to say easier. ]]> 22048@blogcritics.org Mon, 6 Oct 2003 18:15:11 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18103 I have been to this post too many times now and I keep wondering what philosophic, poetic or cliche-ish verbiage I can place here that would soothe or otherwise calm any grief you are feeling. Then I realize only God and time can do that. Nat(alie) I am sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family the best during these emotional times. ]]> 18103@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 14:46:55 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18068 {{{terrilynn}}} Peace to you, too. ]]> 18068@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:21:03 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18048 I'm so sorry for your loss. I recently lost my father, too, and wish you peace as you go through this time. ]]> 18048@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:59:07 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18033 flights of angels sing him to his rest ]]> 18033@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 10:32:45 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18030 I am truely sorry to hear about your loss Natalie. ]]> 18030@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 10:09:58 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18029 The very best to you and yours Natalie - I am very sad today. ]]> 18029@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:29:19 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18028 Natalie, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. What a lucky man he was to have such blessings as a loving wife and children. ]]> 18028@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:24:48 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/09/10/005844.php#comment-18026 I'm very sorry for your loss, Natalie. It is clear that you love him and I believe that you have represted him well as a proud daughter. Bravo. ]]> 18026@blogcritics.org Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:18:37 EDT