R.I.P. native (Roger Schuyler Lake)

We grieve to inform you all that our blogbrother native, the artist Roger Schuyler Lake, shuffled off this mortal coil early last night, Thursday, December 14, 2017, in his sleep.

Your comments and good wishes, which he heard with great delight, were of great comfort to him, and we thank you for them and for remembering him with such respect and fondness.

There will be a Buddhist memorial service of some sort later this winter, where his ashes will be scattered in the Pecos River, upon whose banks he often trod during his years here with us. Likely to be in February, with a date TBA. Any who wish would be welcome to attend, and visit here with us.

Claude Hayward

http://schuylerlakepaintings.com/

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TY both for caring for him, plus all the external help.

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@riverlover Indeed. Thank you for doing that difficult and necessary work.

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"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

your words touched us all and will be sorely missed. We'll all be along shortly.

Thank you for your graciousness in letting us know the sad news, Claude.

Folks, the lesson to take is our time on this rock is short, let us grab each other and hold on while we can. My days were made brighter by native's presence here, as is the case with all of you guys and gals. I have grown to love you all.

Peace.

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@JtC

Folks, the lesson to take is our time on this rock is short, let us grab each other and hold on while we can.

For we never really know what we've got until it's gone -- and then we miss it horribly!

Sad

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I try to get and know each individual on here. Though I might not be effective in this regard, I still feel a sense of loss hearing news like this.

RIP.

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Nihil umquam in oblivione est. (Nothing is ever forgotten.)

We will miss you, native. Rest in peace.

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"All power corrupts absolutely!" -- thanatokephaloides

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with his intellect and more so with his humanity. We are all better for having his presence with us for this, if only for short time. On a personal note, I felt deeply touched by his insights and am feeling void in my heart for a man I only knew online as "native." I know that I am a better person as a result of learning from his insights.

Thank you, Claude for sharing this sad news that we all had tried to prepare ourselves for, but still we grieve. We are truly grateful to you and Evelette for making native's final days as comfortable as possible. May we all be blessed to have friends as wonderful as you both, and may all good karma come your way.

Rest in eternal Peace, Roger Schuyler Lake, our native.

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“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." ~ President John F. Kennedy

You did right by "native" and thanks for sharing. Can only hope I have friends like you to help when the time comes for the passage beyond.

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And hoped that whenever his passing would come, it would be peaceful. Thank you for letting us know it was. I did not have the opportunity of a enjoying a personal relationship with Roger Schuyler Lake, and yet, as a fellow Buddhist, my heart is filled with recognition and gratitude that his lovely soul passed through this life and touched many lives.

I took the liberty of finding some quotes on the Buddhist View of Life and Death by a Buddhist philosopher, Daisaku Ikeda, from a speech Mr. Ikeda delivered at Harvard University back in 1993, titled "Mahayana Buddhism and Twenty-First-Century Civilization". Since Native was also a Buddhist, I thought it appropriate.

Death weighs heavily on the human heart as an inescapable reminder of the finite nature of our existence. However seemingly limitless the wealth or power we might attain, the reality of our eventual demise cannot be avoided. From ancient times, humanity has sought to conquer the fear and apprehension surrounding death by finding ways to partake of the eternal. Through this quest, people have learned to overcome control by instinctual modes of survival and have developed the characteristics that we recognize as uniquely human. In that perspective, we can see why the history of religion coincides with the history of humankind.

Modern civilization has attempted to ignore death. We have diverted our gaze from this most fundamental of concerns as we try to drive death into the shadows. For many people living today, death is the mere absence of life; it is blankness; it is the void. Life is identified with all that is good: with being, rationality, and light. In contrast, death is perceived as evil, as nothingness, and as the dark and irrational. Only the negative perception of death prevails.

We finally seem to be ready to recognize the fundamental error in our view of life and death. We are beginning to understand that death is more than the absence of life; that death, together with active life, is necessary for the formation of a larger, more essential, whole. This greater whole reflects the deeper continuity of life and death that we experience as individuals and express as culture. A central challenge for the coming century will be to establish a culture based on an understanding of the relationship of life and death and of life’s essential eternity. Such an attitude does not disown death, but directly confronts and correctly positions it within the larger context of life.

Buddhism speaks of an intrinsic nature (hossho in Japanese, sometimes translated as "Dharma nature") existing within the depths of phenomenal reality. This nature depends upon and responds to environmental conditions, and it alternates between states of emergence and latency. All phenomena, including life and death, can be seen as elements within the cycle of emergence and latency, or manifestation and withdrawal.

Cycles of life and death can be likened to the alternating periods of sleep and wakefulness. Just as sleep prepares us for the next day’s activity, death can be seen as a state in which we rest and replenish ourselves for new life. In this light, death should be acknowledged, along with life, as a blessing to be appreciated. The Lotus Sutra, the core of Mahayana Buddhism, states that the purpose of existence, the eternal cycles of life and death, is for living beings to "enjoy themselves at ease." It further teaches that sustained faith and practice enable us to know a deep and abiding joy in death as well as in life, to equally "enjoy ourselves at ease" in both. Nichiren describes the attainment of this state as the "greatest of all joys."

Farewell Native. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

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@Anja Geitz

Thank you.

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@janis b

Janis. After reading Dance You Monster's interpretation of Native's nom de plume, I can't help but see the symmetry with his Buddhist philosophy. So very much of our humanity, when recognized, is shared with a deep sense of joy. What else is there worth sharing then?

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@Anja Geitz

Thank you for sharing yours.

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@Anja Geitz Thank you, zoebear. Schuyler chanted the myoho with his brothers Wes and Randy while they were here at Thanksgiving, having come from, respectively, Grand Rapids and Montreal. Evelette and I tend to the austere Rinzai-Ji tradition, having shared the same teacher as Leonard Cohen.
Schuyler's decline was shockingly (and mercifully) rapid, there being literally less than one full month between his diagnosis and his demise.

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@claude

He got to chant with fellow members. In the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, I remember a passage that talks about about living your life the way you want to die. Or, rather, you die the way you live. I believe that and it sounds like Schuyler passed through this life the way I hope to one day. Thanks so much for your reply, and for the pictures. He had a nice face. I'm sure you're sad to see him go. I hope your own Buddhist practice gives you peace and comfort through your grieving.

NMRK

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@Anja Geitz

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@snoopydawg

In many cases, unfairly so. Just because something is simply said, does not mean it lacks profound meaning. I believe it was the Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hahn, who once said that when you are prepared to face your mortality, that is the moment when you begin to really live. It is one of those truths that is both simple and profound.

Thanks for the song and the message. Always enjoy a barefooted blue jeaned cowboy singing a good ballad Smile

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Everything ends.

And as JtC writes: our time is short.

I'm glad to have spent some time on your site, JtC. Thank you.

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To thine own self be true.

@MarilynW
Marilyn, beyond this site, back to Joe's pre-c99 Evening Blues and CStMS' Google Group. It's been a while, no? But we still hang on. Thank you.

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@JtC

That was a while back. You were promising a site and you kept your word.

It was interesting to read in the link above that native lived in Montreal. I was born there and lived there most of my life. Sadly, we could have had a lively conversation on that city. I regret not knowing him better.

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Wish I had known him in person and not just online.

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@Steven D
I wished I had known his art and am grateful for what he left us behind in words and art.

Thank you, JtC, to hang in there with us.

Rest in peace, native. If I die I want my obituary notice to my friends to say:

Ich gehe zu denen, die mich liebten,
und warte auf die, die mich lieben.
(translation: I go to those, who loved me, and wait for those, who love me)

Wait for us, native, many here love you.

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@Steven D Me too.

We really must get together.

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-- Fiver

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@Cant Stop the Macedonian Signal I would love a sentimental journey through the Tunnels. ROad trip? HoJo anywhere?

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@riverlover PA is a bit out of my reach right now. The timing of my buying this house was not good with a number of things.

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"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

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Some stunning work.

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Good bye native/Roger, rest in peace.

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and to all of us who were richer for having had native in our lives. I will miss his wisdom terribly.

I live in the Moriarty area and would love to atted the memorial, as the Pecos is near me. Please let me know when and if it is not snowing, I'll do my best to show up.

Give rose

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"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11

@Raggedy Ann Raggedy: We are practically neighbors, less than 100 miles away in Anton Chico valley, east of you. I pass through M. when I make ABQ runs, and I have a run or two coming up soon, as my mechanic is there and I have need. We could meet at Shorty's BBQ, as I occasionally stop by there to take home deep gastronomic sin. If I may be so bold: 575-427-4202.

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@claude
I'll be in touch!

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"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11

@Raggedy Ann Raggedy: We are practically neighbors, less than 100 miles away in Anton Chico valley, east of you. I pass through M. when I make ABQ runs, and I have a run or two coming up soon, as my mechanic is there and I have need. We could meet at Shorty's BBQ, as I occasionally stop by there to take home deep gastronomic sin. If I may be so bold: 575-427-4202.

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[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXDPGLyU0gY]

I'm a Nichiren Buddhist myself, albeit non-practicing nowadays because I'm probably the only person who even knows of it where I live I suspect. Still, the short time I spent with the group I met through a co-worker years ago I'll never forget.

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Modern education is little more than toeing the line for the capitalist pigs.

Guerrilla Liberalism won't liberate the US or the world from the iron fist of capital.

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happy trails until we meet again.

thanks for the news, claude. and most especially, thank you for taking care of native.

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for how sensitively you informed us of native’s state, and now his passing. You so modestly gave a more human face to native for us. He was fortunate being so lovingly cared for while dying. He will be deeply missed. Take good care of yourselves and each other.

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We were blessed with native's voice and insights here and where we were before we found our way here. I enjoyed the views he had on the topics we were discussing.

"Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same..

I have felt the absence of your words. Roger and you will always live on through your commentary. We will keep fighting the many fights that you were fighting.

Claude and Evette, thank you for caring for him. I'm thinking of you both and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Roger.

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For gracing all of us with your presence here on earth.
Thank you.
Thank you.

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Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
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. . . connotes a backstory, an enduring attachment or connection or belonging, that some of us interlopers may not have. A belonging that makes the transitory presence in a singular physical vessel only a piece of something longer and richer.

If this is true of our friend, I'll only ask him (if he can decipher keystrokes where his more enduring existence has gone) to hold a light. When it's my turn to move on, I'm gonna want to find him. Something better will be happening wherever he hangs his hat.

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@dance you monster

of native's "nom de plume". So beautifully moving and poetically fitting.

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@dance you monster

You've so sweetly magnified, what must be an essential part of native's contribution to life. His is the kind of spirit one wants to share. Thank you.

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"I tell you I'll have nothing to do with the place...The roof of that hall is made of bones."
-- Fiver

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for touching my life.

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Marilyn

"Make dirt, not war." eyo

so, I can't seem to master the intricacy of posting photos here. I have some lovely ones of Schuyler a couple of years ago, here, looking like the guy you will want to remember him as.
Advice?

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@claude

Although I post photos I do so in a very round-about way, and I'm sure Johnny or Joe would be happy to guide you.

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@claude
are the photos on your computer or are they on an image hosting site?

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@JtC They are in my computer. jpg formats, I believe.

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@claude
uploading to our library.

Open a comment editor and click the first icon to the left above the editor, mouse over it, it's titled "Insert/edit image". That will open the image dialogue box.

Click "Browse" and then click "Upload" and then click "Browse" again.

Navigate to the photo you want to upload and then double click the photo. Then click "Upload". That will upload the photo to our library.

Close the "Upload" box and then click "Send to Editor", that will insert the image code into the comment body where ever your mouse cursor is.

Repeat for as many photos you want to upload.

Click "Preview" to make sure it displays as you want it and then click "Save" to publish.

That may look fairly complicated but it really isn't. Any problems let me know.

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@JtC P9220066.JPG

Like this? Thanks so much.

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@claude
good job. You can update your essay with some photos in the same way if you want.

Thanks Claude for sharing with us and all that you've done for Schuyler in his time of greatest need, you are indeed a great individual and friend.

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@claude Photo credit:

the artist Jarek Klim, something of a protege of Schuyler's with whom I had the pleasure of working on the mad Hungarian's adobe tower in Placitas, NM. Schuyler was the painter for this project.

another:

P9220013 - Copy - Copy.JPG

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@claude I would have felt comfortable talking to him anywhere, about anything. I have had the opportunity to have collided with many gentle people along my ride. Leaves in the current.

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@riverlover

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@claude

for enhancing life, even in death, with this beautiful photo.

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@JtC

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@JtC

like a baker of cakes for the public's morning pleasure : ).

Respect to you for your genuine equanimity.

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@janis b
it is getting late, 1:16 AM here.

I must hit the hay. Mañana.

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I didn't know you very well but I feel like I should say something. Thank you for being part of our community.

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This shit is bananas.

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your wife, and to all who loved Native.

'Light offerings' symbolize removing darkness, and shining the light of wisdom.

via GIPHY

It is my understanding that the powerful mantra below is meant to motivate compassion, and alleviate suffering.

Good night, dear Native . . .

Mollie

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@Unabashed Liberal

It is my understanding that the powerful mantra below is meant to motivate compassion, and alleviate suffering.

Ah, the Mantra of Avalokiteshvara! Specifically, the version on the "back lot" of the Tibetan Incantations album, an old favorite of mine! I owe this chant, as recorded on that album, my entire mental health many times over! Recommended strongly!

A non-Amazon source for the CD.

In the original Sanskrit, the words are "OM mani padme hum", using standard Latin pronunciation. The Tibetan "accent" renders it more like "OM nami pedme hum". In both cases, the meaning is the same: "Hail/praise (i.e., OM) to the Jewel in the Lotus", a veneration of That Which is at the core of all things, and is known by many names among humans: Avalokiteshvara, Tara, OM, JAH, IAO, Satchitananda, The Ultimate, the Buddha, etc. Among Alchemists this is also known as the Philosophers' Stone, the Ultimate Medicine, the Ultimate Reality, the Rose in the Cross, etc. Buddhist tradition states that Avalokiteshvara is the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion and ascribes this Mantra to Him/Her.
a good article on Avalokiteshvara

And let the Compassion of the Buddhas and the Boddhisattvas not be small for our friend native; may their compassion-hooks obtain him in the dangerous path of the Bardo, and grant him Liberation! (From the Bardo Thotrol (The Tibetan Book of the Dead) and my memory.)

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"All power corrupts absolutely!" -- thanatokephaloides

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@thanatokephaloides

knowledgeable than I on this topic. (Which is why I mentioned my 'understanding' of the mantra, as opposed to 'knowing.') I appreciate that you explained the history of the mantra; it was much more informative than the shallow background info that I found and provided.

From time to time, I've debated delving much deeper into Buddhism. Of all things, it was Tina Turner's 'story' that peaked my interest in this philosophy/religion. You probably know that it was her nightmarish/abusive relationship with Ike Turner which led her to Buddhism.

I have to admit, I find some mantras to be very soothing. So, I may follow up, yet.

Have a nice weekend!

Pleasantry

Mollie

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@Unabashed Liberal

Thank you, Sean! You are far more knowledgeable than I on this topic. (Which is why I mentioned my 'understanding' of the mantra, as opposed to 'knowing.') I appreciate that you explained the history of the mantra; it was much more informative than the shallow background info that I found and provided.

Golly, Mollie, thank you! Wink

I just share what I can find. And, as I mentioned above, I owe this Mantra and Avalokiteshvara my sanity (such as it is) manifold times over, and recently, too! So I know it helps!

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@thanatokephaloides

for the link you provided. One of my New Year's resolutions will be to educate myself on Buddhist precepts and practices. I missed an opportunity to learn more about this faith [at the local Unitarian Universalist Church] a couple of years ago; regretted it ever since.

Mollie

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@thanatokephaloides

"Hail/praise (i.e., OM) to the Jewel in the Lotus

Also seeds and blooms simultaneously symbolizing the relationship between cause and effect that Buddhist philosophy believes is inherent in all phenomena. Including how we interact with our own environment. Both simple and profound, it's one of the most difficult and yet spiritually rewarding part of integrating the Buddhist practice into ones daily life.

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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier

looks like a DFH to me. Just as i thought. Cool.
Rest easy, Bruddah, you’re pain is done and this world is brighter for your being here.
Thank You.

peace

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Ya got to be a Spirit, cain't be no Ghost. . .

Explain Bldg #7. . . still waiting. . .

If you’ve ever wondered whether you would have complied in 1930’s Germany,
Now you know. . .
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Thank you, brother Roger Schuyler Lake, for having been the shining light you were, illuminating the path and showing the way.

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he had so many friends.
thx.

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@irishking

[video:https://youtu.be/rkY_zTKzPCY]

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a happy and enlightening journey.

A Dead tune about losing a loved one. Seems just about right.

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Donnie The #ShitHole Douchebag. Fake Friend to the Working Class. Real Asshole.

group of people to wish Native such a beautiful fare-thee-well. It seems like it can not but help throw some light on the path. It is a joy to read. I want to add my own best thoughts to the mix and wish Native a good Journey.

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quick in diagnosis and peaceful as I pass in my sleep. I wish that fate for all of us. Thank you, claude. Know that your friend is now traveling beyond the stars. Rec'd!!

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Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.

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of ‘strangers’ like us, I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to have known him personally.

I’m so glad he passed peacefully in his sleep. I hope he sees what an impact he had on people, I believe that the spirit never dies. He could be reading this as I type. As WE type. And if I’m right he’ll understand how much kindness he spread around, how much knowledge he gifted us with, and how very much he will be missed.

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Politics is the entertainment branch of industry. - Frank Zappa

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@Amanda Matthews Or inseminating.
Many random elements are involved. Some plants have immune systems to avoid self-pollenation. They are mapped by DNA sequence.

Me? Save seeds. Could get a sport.

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bits and pieces of those encountered enrich the path taken.

Appreciate our community of crossing paths.

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Still yourself, deep water can absorb many disturbances with minimal reaction.
--When the opening appears release yourself.

and Love.

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We miss you.

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to all of my virtual friends. Two BRs here for guests. Always.

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Anything I could have said has already said far better than I could, as is usual on C-99, and all I can offer is my sympathy, gratitude and appreciation, with immortal hugs to native, Claude and Evette, and to all of those here celebrating native's existence in the light of his influence.

The gap is large, but so much more than that of him remains that this gap might be termed, rather, a Lake filled with reason, humanity and enlightenment, a memory-pool within our souls on which we may draw forever...

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A tin labeled 'coffee' may be a can of worms or pathology identified by a lack of empathy/willingness to harm others to achieve personal desires.

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Rest well in the circle of life and the universe

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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”