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Category Archives: Obituary
Rest in Peace Hank
This week my friends had to put their dog to sleep (he was getting on in years, illness) and although I’m a cat person, dogs make me nervous since I was bit in the ass by my own dog in … Continue reading
Rest in Peace John (Johnny B) Bryson
I need to stop going to the back pages of my Marquette alumni magazine whenever I crack it open for the first time. I sometimes discover the passing of a classmate and my generation (Generation X) isn’t that damned old … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Michael Satran
I had the brief pleasure of meeting Michael this Spring at Austin’s small but growing gaming convention Chupacabra Con. As you can see above this recent photo was taken of him attending, showing off the latest wares from Hero (aka Champions) … Continue reading
Rest in Peace: Loren Wiseman
Loren was a co-worker during my brief time at GDW and before I joined the game publisher, I only had a passing recollection of his name via the numerous products I had purchased (Traveller and 2300 AD). After I moved back to … Continue reading
Rest in peace Miette
We knew the end was coming for Miette ever since her thyroid destroyed what little body mass she had. Poor thing ended her life the way I met her, always hungry. I also thought I would have at least a … Continue reading
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Rest in Peace Tiki
Our friends Tom and Alaire gave us the sad news Friday about their Burmese Boss Tiki needing to be put to sleep. The poor guy was having heart trouble and he was starting to suffer from pneumonia, something cats have … Continue reading
Rest in Peace John Martin
Last week John was killed in a car accident courtesy of an asshole running a red light up in Georgetown. I received the sad news during my lunch hour Friday from a co-worker. Although John left Apple a few years … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Cousin Jason
I only received the news last week over my cousin’s passing in April. I won’t go into the details of the hows or whys because they’re not relevant here. I want to honor him for the good times we had as … Continue reading
RIP George Martin
Obviously he was the man who earned the coveted “fifth Beatle” spot because he produced every major record of theirs but one. Although I don’t worship at the feet of the Beatles, I always respected George Martin, his production skill and … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Murray
This last year has been pretty rough for I lost another old co-worker from Apple and he was a former boss too. Murray was a different case though. Back when I joined as a temp in 1995, I had the … Continue reading
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Rest in Peace Scott II
Apple, Inc. and Austin lost a great resident last week. Scott definitely belonged and contributed to the quality of life we have. If you want read the more elaborate tribute I wrote about him, contact me (you know how) since … Continue reading
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RIP Geoffrey Lewis
Another one of the great supporting actors who also had the misfortune of being that guy, you know, he was in insert film/TV show here. Geoffrey was often in Clint Eastwood movies as a sidekick (Every Which Way But Loose) or minor villain … Continue reading
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RIP: Stan Freberg
Being a great satirist and cartoon voice actor were his contributions in my life. Cartoons? Yes, he was Peter Puma and one of the overly polite gophers in the Looney Toons. Stan was an early influence on Weird Al Yankovic, The … Continue reading
RIP: Gary Dahl, inventor of the Pet Rock
Not an April Fool’s joke! Hence, why I’m posting it today and according to the New York Times, Gary passed away over a week ago. I could’ve sworn seeing Pet Rocks later than 1975 but regardless, I was under 10 in those … Continue reading