She was our teacher. “She brought diverse groups of people
together,” Pam told us.
She taught us how to live,
and how to reach for the good stuff of life.
She taught us how to play and enjoy life. She shared her laughter; she shared her life
with us all. She taught us about work…and
she loved her work. She loved her music too. She was young and
didn’t want to die…she had more to teach, to show, to tell. She passed away this morning around 0130 after
a yearlong struggle.
Paula Brandes
Captain, The Star of India
Museum Director, San Diego
Auto Museum
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- Himself: Visited her yesterday morning. Worked the new museum show “Rat Rods.” He woke at three this morning and knew Poolie had died.
- Me, myself, and I: Got test results, more tests needed. So glad we visited Poolie yesterday.
- Reading: Again, I have no new book to hand.
- Captain Poolie: Died quietly, out of pain, with her niece for company.
- Gratitude’s: So glad I could hit a couple of thrift stores with G yesterday morning. Haven’t found the brownish Ragg sweater I am looking for yet…so will get to do a lot more shopping. LOL Poolie is laughing with us all now.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.
ReplyDeletePeace and love, and Godspeed, Poolie.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences.....so glad she was not in pain at the end.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you have lost your friend. She fought such brutal year and now she can rest.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Mage.
ReplyDeleteFeel free to tell us (me) more about her life. I loved your photos because they really showed what a personality she was!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry! It's always hard to lose a friend.
ReplyDeleteAww ... tough times for you but they're over for her although that's not what anyone was hoping for. I think you short tribute is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about her connection with the Star of India -- loved watching her sail out of the harbor. Just discovered the archive link on your page... There are times when I feel so ignorant of how FB/Blogspot/Wordpress--just about anything on the Internet--works. Is the Red Quilt your house quilt on the reverse? I finally figured out your quilting lines and they're HOUSES!!! LOL I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh... I'm so sorry, Mage. I know how loved she was.
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