Thanks to all…
Despite the urging of some (Jeff Kelley has a slightly warped sense of humor but those of us in Richmond already knew that. See: Tobacco Avenue), I will not make this post about social media and grieving.
I will however depart from the usual blog subject matter to thank everyone who sent wishes, prayers, condolences and deli platters (it’s a Jewish thing) on the passing of my father. I know there are likely some who might have been put off by my recent updates on Facebook and Twitter but I can’t tell you how gratified I was by the wishes of relatives and friends, some of whom remembered my dad all the way back to my grammar school days. It is a direct way to communicate even the worst of news and receive a direct response.
The coming days will not be easy. For those who have had a similar loss in their lives, I now understand. For those who haven’t, the best way to explain it is that I feel that I’ve lost my safety net in life. It was always good to know he was there just in case I faltered.
Finally, thanks to Josh and the folks at THP who thrived while I was out. I promise not to get in your way in the coming weeks.
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