January 2010 Blog Posts (8)

Remain in peace in the unity of God and walk blindly in the clear straight path of your obligations...
If God wishes more from you his inspiration will make you know it.

~J.D. Salinger 1958

Thanks, bhasa, isn't it cool? And my apologies, the daughter's name is Annie, and she's quite talented.

The other day my 17-year-old artist daughter sat down and, with nothing in mind, produced this pastel. I begged her for it because, to me, it represented the magical, mischievous spirit of Bob proclaiming, "THE GOOSE IS OUT!" Continue

The other day my 17-year-old artiswt daughter sat down and, with nothing in mind, produced this pastel. I begged her for it because, to me, it represents the magical, mischievous spirit of Bob proclaiming, "THE GOOSE IS OUT!" Continue

The other day my 17-year-old artist dauther sat down and, with nothing in mind, produced this pastel. I begged her for it, because I think it beautifully depicts the mischievous, magical spirit of Bob proclaiming, "THE GOOSE IS OUT!" Continue

Where is the laughter
The spontaneous laughter
The constant giggle

And the reminders
All the brilliant reminders
Much needed wisdom

You gave us so much
All your gifts keep on giving
Every word and smile

You shine through your love
It’s up to us to feel it
We’re still connected

Once we’re together
Then we’re always together
Love lasts forever

I woke up not remembering. Nina reminded me in her email and now I realize my temporary amnesia was his doing, his wish to spare me the sentimentality I easily fall prey to and due to which I shed torrents of tears, like now. It was always his preference to ignore birthdays (his own as well as others') but he played along when it was necessary (or was told to). For his last birthday we walked twice around the Park and then went to see "South Pacific" at Lincoln Center. He sang the tunes from… Continue

It's been so hard to check this site for months.
But today at 2:45am... I showed up.
Beatles' songs fill my head.
Your smile. Your laugh. Your eyes. Your voice.
There is no day that goes by without you.
I love you
It's all I can say.
Oh and by the way, Happy Birthday.
~bean blossom