My mom just passed away
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She was 86. She lived a long life, but it was often a tough life, because she was abandoned by her husband when we kids were young, and she had to raise us by herself, at a time when it was particularly difficult for single mothers.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 2:44 PM #286473
I’m so sorry to hear this Art. Your Mom sounds like a hero, good on her!! My best to you and your family.
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March 14, 2020 at 2:46 PM #286476
She spent her last working years working for a charity, helping others, including the mother of one of my former classmates.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 15, 2020 at 11:22 PM #287398
Very sorry to read that you’ve lost your mother. It sounds like she was a lovely lady.
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March 14, 2020 at 2:45 PM #286475
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March 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM #286489
I really appreciate your kindness
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 2:48 PM #286479
It’s such a tough, cold and confusing time for anything, and to think your mother has left… I am so sorry for your loss.
I still believe (as with my own mom) that they are within our hearts and truly never leave. I still feel my mom’s presence in time of deep thought.
I hope that you can properly be comforted at this time. Hugs to you and your family.
Hell, no... I'm not giving up...
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March 14, 2020 at 2:54 PM #286484
My kids are planning to visit me next week to console me. They’re really good kids, even if they’re both adults now.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 2:51 PM #286481
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March 14, 2020 at 3:39 PM #286523
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM #286488
Judging from what I know of you – just your posts, but often we can tell more from that than actually meeting someone – your mother was a wonderful person and mother.
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March 15, 2020 at 12:50 PM #287111
She said that she had voted for John F. Kennedy, even though she had cast her first presidential vote for Eisenhower. Both of her parents were Republicans, and in those days, she had led me to believe that she was a Republican, too. But she was afraid to let on to her parents she didn’t agree with their political beliefs. But she did support Winthrop Rockefeller’s bid for the governorship of Arkansas in 1966, because “Winrock” was more progressive than his Democratic opponent. This was right after the Faubus era. “Winrock” won, and was governor for the next 4 years. He was probably the only truly progressive Republican governor the state has ever had. Certainly better than what we have now.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 3:03 PM #286491
She spent her last working years working for a charity. There wasn’t much money in that, but she helped a LOT of people, and I was so proud of her for that.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 3:06 PM #286493
so sorry for your loss….
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March 14, 2020 at 3:17 PM #286503
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 3:10 PM #286496
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March 14, 2020 at 3:15 PM #286502
She was a great mom. She had such a tough life when we kids were young, and she ended her working career working for a charity. @roody
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 3:33 PM #286517
It’s hard to loose anyone dear to us, especially your Mother! Try to remember the good times and forget the bad (if any). And take care of yourself !
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March 14, 2020 at 3:36 PM #286521
I always appreciate kind words.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 3:55 PM #286527
Your Mom was heroic. The world certainly is a poorer place without her.
Not much comfort in this, but you were extremely lucky to have such a great Mom for so long. Sadly, I have friends who weren’t so lucky, in the quality of their Mom or the length of time they had them. Not much comfort, I know. But it helped me when I lost my Mom a couple of years ago to remember how lucky I had been in comparison with my less fortunate friends.
Sending courage and comfort, brother. Peace
"If we define an American fascist as one who in case of conflict puts money and power ahead of human beings, then there are undoubtedly several million fascists in the United States."
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March 15, 2020 at 12:53 PM #287113
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 4:07 PM #286537
I’m from Pa. but we probably lived similar childhoods My mother was a proud, strong woman. She raised her children to be survivors and for that I am forever grateful.
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March 14, 2020 at 4:24 PM #286551
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March 15, 2020 at 1:17 PM #287121
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 4:45 PM #286561
You have friends here and we feel for your loss. Losing Mom is difficult. Keep your closest family and friends near you at this time.
If you cannot dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit WC Fields
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March 14, 2020 at 4:57 PM #286572
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 14, 2020 at 5:49 PM #286608
Nothing makes losing a beloved parent easier except time; still I offer my sympathies, understanding, and a virtual hug.
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March 14, 2020 at 6:03 PM #286620
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March 14, 2020 at 7:56 PM #286688
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March 14, 2020 at 11:12 PM #286849
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy: 13 March 1962.
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March 15, 2020 at 5:46 AM #287051
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Jesus: Hey, Dad? God: Yes, Son? Jesus: Western civilization followed me home. Can I keep it? God: Certainly not! And put it down this minute--you don't know where it's been! Tom Robbins in Another Roadside Attraction
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March 15, 2020 at 9:08 AM #287095
Sorry for the loss of your mother, Art. I really didn’t understand how valuable our mother was until she was gone. It is funny, but one of her favorite old sayings was, “You’ll never miss the water till the well runs dry.” She loved those old sayings.
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March 15, 2020 at 2:13 PM #287135
Grief has a strong physical component.
Be the Change
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March 15, 2020 at 3:33 PM #287168
My mom passed away five years ago, and even though we had a difficult relationship, it was an earthquake. I hope memories of your mom and her goodness will comfort you in the days and weeks to come. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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March 16, 2020 at 8:49 PM #287791
I was raised by a single mother so I understand the struggles.
Let this radicalize you rather than lead you to despair - Mariame Kaba
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March 18, 2020 at 12:55 PM #288673
I really appreciate it.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 18, 2020 at 11:21 PM #289154
Deepest condolences to you and your family Art.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.....Martin Luther King '63
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March 29, 2020 at 6:58 PM #294639
I wasn’t able to travel back to the US for the funeral because of this corona crap. And if I had gone back to the US, and arrived back in Japan on March 26 or later, I would have had to spend 14 days in “self-quarantine” in Japan.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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March 29, 2020 at 8:49 PM #294705
The time in which we are living is horrible, it inflicts unimaginable pain and suffering. The most common, ordinary rituals/customs are now out of reach. Try to reflect on the good times you had with your mom and the relationship you had over her lifetime. Truly, that is what matters.
What is happening now is out of your control. You did your best. Peace.
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March 30, 2020 at 6:35 PM #295168
I tried to spend as much time as possible with my mom whenever I visited her, which was usually 2 times a year, even though that cost me a lot of money in air fare and lost wages. And I take solace that all 6 of her grandchildren were able to see her before she passed away, including her two grandkids in Japan.
“There’s a new spirit abroad in the land. The old days of ‘grab and greed’ are on their way out. We’re beginning to think of what we owe the other fellow, not just what we’re compelled to give him. The time’s coming… when we shan’t be able to fill our bellies in comfort while others go hungry, sleep in warm beds while others shiver in the cold.... And God willing, we’ll live to see that day…” Basil Rathbone,"Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (Universal 1943)
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