Found out yesterday that someone I know from karaoke--just saw him when I went to sing on Tuesday night--actually dropped dead on stage at karaoke Thursday night. Kind of jarring.
A lot of people on Facebook are saying the obvious..."he died doing what he loved"...but I can't help thinking what it would be like if Demetrius and I set out for the evening and had it end that way. Since hearing of Carl's death, a number of people have posted pictures of him in costume--apparently he was quite active in central Ohio community theater. Given my own theatrical leanings, I regret not getting to know him better. Oh well.
That's just it - whose viewpoint to you look at it from? Surely it's better for the victim (for lack of a better word) to go just like that and, yes, doing something he enjoyed. From the standpoint of those left behind, it is a terrible shock.
A mixed bag, certainly. One of my old co-workers used to say she wanted to go by Spontaneous Human Combustion. Heaven may be a wonderful place, but most people are not in any hurry to get there. Wouldn't be fair of us to keep cluttering the place up and not make way for our replacements sooner or later, though.
We visited with Naomi today; it seems her annual company trip was the best so far. She had a good time. We also got a bit of shopping done. The hills are finally honestly green, although the grass is very short compared to normal. Lupine has joined the poppies, and some other wildflowers are appearing. I got some consulting work done this afternoon, and am now taking it easy. Work tomorrow--mostly consulting stuff, spraying the iris and roses for beetles.
I discovered by testing and swapping parts that the problem with one of the optical drives for our computer was a failed power supply transformer. New one on the way.
Howard is first.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually just a touch warm here in my attic. Loverly!
It's quite nice here too.
ReplyDeleteHi, Renee!
ReplyDeleteFound out yesterday that someone I know from karaoke--just saw him when I went to sing on Tuesday night--actually dropped dead on stage at karaoke Thursday night. Kind of jarring.
ReplyDeleteTerribly jarring!
DeleteTerribly jarring!
DeleteI think sudden deaths always jar the bystanders. But I'm also old enough to think: What a blessing for them as it happens to. . . .
ReplyDeleteWell, yes. Much, much better to go suddenly than to linger.
DeleteA lot of people on Facebook are saying the obvious..."he died doing what he loved"...but I can't help thinking what it would be like if Demetrius and I set out for the evening and had it end that way. Since hearing of Carl's death, a number of people have posted pictures of him in costume--apparently he was quite active in central Ohio community theater. Given my own theatrical leanings, I regret not getting to know him better. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteThat's just it - whose viewpoint to you look at it from? Surely it's better for the victim (for lack of a better word) to go just like that and, yes, doing something he enjoyed. From the standpoint of those left behind, it is a terrible shock.
DeleteA mixed bag, certainly. One of my old co-workers used to say she wanted to go by Spontaneous Human Combustion. Heaven may be a wonderful place, but most people are not in any hurry to get there. Wouldn't be fair of us to keep cluttering the place up and not make way for our replacements sooner or later, though.
ReplyDeleteWe visited with Naomi today; it seems her annual company trip was the best so far. She had a good time. We also got a bit of shopping done. The hills are finally honestly green, although the grass is very short compared to normal. Lupine has joined the poppies, and some other wildflowers are appearing. I got some consulting work done this afternoon, and am now taking it easy. Work tomorrow--mostly consulting stuff, spraying the iris and roses for beetles.
I discovered by testing and swapping parts that the problem with one of the optical drives for our computer was a failed power supply transformer. New one on the way.
TTFN
Alan
A power supply is certainly much better than some other things it could have been.
DeleteWe hit 70 today; sunny and beautiful. Ah Spring!
ReplyDeleteContinuing with The Hidden Reality. I recommend Brion Greene's books, especially for those interested in String Theory.