A collection of lines from obituaries that enlarge our appreciation of the human spirit.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wanderlust!
Often accompanied by her dear friend and traveling buddy, Jan Hoover, Mary also loved to travel, anywhere, anytime, and was famous for just hopping in the car and driving without a particular destination in mind.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Four days short of 99 ...
He took a course at Columbia University with Franz Boas, the father of modern anthropology. It was his sole brush with higher education.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Some accountants have interesting life factoids
Arthur briefly owned an Indian motorcycle, but had to part ways as many tales of youthful exuberance got back to his parents.
Some accountants have interesting life factoids
Arthur briefly owned an Indian motorcycle, but had to part ways as many tales of youthful exuberance got back to his parents.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Jerry and Kate: A Forbes Love Story
Upstate, when any kids would come to the house including his grandkids, he made them milk shakes. He loved the fact that there was more than a glass could hold. He loved that second pour.
H/T to Dave Kiley
H/T to Dave Kiley
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Jim also enjoyed woodworking, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycles, capturing the perfect shot with his camera and creating extraordinary ink sketches.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
And then there was the bike trip to the library ...
His life motto, 'leap first, look later,' inspired gravity-defying adventures.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
The political obituary lives!
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Bob’s humorous outlook on life, please feel free to make contributions to whoever may be running against Obama in 2012.
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