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Post by Mare on Jan 7, 2022 18:40:37 GMT
Oh, good grief! Sidney Poitier has passed? Whoa. When I first saw Lilies Of The Field as a little kid, I thought that he was beautiful-perfect, even. He moved with grace, cat-like and powerful. He was filled to the brim with intense feelings. Magnificent! Those are the words I can use as an adult, but as a child I just know my mind was boggled. Oh, formidable, that's another good word for what I saw. Looking back, I see I may have even taken part of his portrayal of that character with me in life-always arguing that I absolutely will not do something and then in the end, knowing it was something that was right for me to do. His were films that, if I came across them on TV, I would stop and watch until the end. A Raisin In The Sun To Sir With Love In The Heat Of The Night Guess Who's Coming To Dinner They Call Me Mr. Tibbs Brother John Uptown Saturday Night and Let's Do It Again...the only films that I actually saw new in the theater... How can we miss him? There is such a library of films for us to return to where we can again find the magic of Mr. Poitier. <3
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Post by miles on Jan 7, 2022 21:47:56 GMT
Mr Poitier was a paradigm changer in the 60s. Beyond being an artist, the pressure to represent so many marginalized others, as a single individual, must have been great. He was the epitome of "Grace under pressure."
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Post by Mare on Feb 16, 2022 19:05:27 GMT
My son has texted me twice in the past week. First, he let me know of Ivan Reitman's passing, which was indeed a sad thing. Just yesterday, he texted me because he knew I would be really sad that one of my favorite writers/commentators/humorists/brilliant persons had passed away. He was right, P.J. O'Rourke meant a lot to me and I am feeling a pretty big loss. From reading his pieces in his National Lampoon days to reading his books (favorites: All The Trouble In The World and Holidays In Hell) and articles in Rolling Stone on politics and society and cars in Car and Driver I was entertained, educated and engulfed in laughter. This does tear at my heart. Once I was excited to learn he would be appearing on Johnny Carson, so taped the show and watched it the next day. Johnny didn't get what went over his head, mostly. The audience was in the same boat. But I had a good laugh. I was bummed by the fact that P.J.'s cleverness was wasted on that show. He would have had a better host in Dick Cavett. Thank goodness we had P.J. for as long as we did. He had such a way with words. Thank you for all the manuals and guides, P.J. You have been sorely missed since the moment I found out about your passing. No more pain. <3
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Post by Finntrovertigo on Feb 17, 2022 1:03:10 GMT
That second quote from P.J. was my favorite. I pretty much emulate the Bachelor's Home Companion, which is probably not a good thing. O'Rourke did have one major flaw, however. He went to Miami, and as a proud alumnus of Ohio University, I can state with certainty that Bobcats fucking detest that suckhole school in Oxford.
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Post by donavan on May 26, 2022 22:17:44 GMT
Depeche Mode’s Andrew Fletcher dies aged 60.
So sad. This group was a soundtrack to my club days. I just couldn't get enough. Sad as fuck. I got a bit handy on the keyboards because of him.
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Post by bluedemon25 on May 26, 2022 23:14:19 GMT
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Post by donavan on May 29, 2022 8:36:37 GMT
Lester Piggott, one of the all-time great jockeys and winner of The Derby on nine occasions, has died at the age of 86. 🐴
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Post by peggs on Jun 1, 2022 0:58:39 GMT
As a major Yes fan in my younger years I was surprised to learn of Alan White's death, and a bit saddened that his passing wasn't more noted. Granted, I don't follow the music world anymore so maybe I'm just too out of touch.
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Post by miles on Jun 2, 2022 20:54:36 GMT
Mr White was much more than Bruford's fill-in, but seemed to remain in his shadow.
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Post by Mare on Jun 21, 2022 17:10:34 GMT
At one time, I though musicians I admired for talent and skill seemed much older than I was. Now, time has given me a different perspective. They are passing and I don't feel too much younger than them.
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Post by donavan on Jul 1, 2022 15:24:02 GMT
RIP Technoblade.
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Post by Mare on Jul 2, 2022 1:36:51 GMT
AWWW! Stage Four Cancer at age 23? That is very sad. May he rest peacefully. <3
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Post by donavan on Jul 2, 2022 5:34:53 GMT
My school friend died of cancer age 17. He had just started to learn how to drive. He went blind before he died. Which didn't help his driving one little bit. Blimey, what's it all about, eh? Nuts, innit?
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Post by Mare on Jul 2, 2022 16:13:48 GMT
My school friend died of cancer age 17. He had just started to learn how to drive. He went blind before we died. Which didn't help his driving one little bit. Blimey, what's it all about, eh? Nuts, innit? That is very sad, donavan. That sounds like a life changing experience. So hard when someone very young dies due to illness like cancer or who has been tested for years without finding the source of the issue. Heart breaking. Devastating for parents, friends, relatives...a star that has only begun to shine ripped out of the sky. When a youth is lost and he/she has had only a positive outlook and enduring hope, enthusiasm and keeps working as though he/she has tomorrows aplenty, the loss is magnified. Your young friend has no doubt touched the hearts and minds of many he encountered and I can tell by your past posts that you do feel strongly about those who have been unable to seek treatment/diagnoses of their cancer related illness during the CoVID pandemic. Those who speak up in support of these folks who suffer from cancer, like you have, learned the import of treatment and research. I hope you continue to do so. It is important. Love and hugs. <3
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Post by donavan on Jul 2, 2022 19:16:23 GMT
Thanks. 🙂
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