On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:08:55 -0600, "modom (palindrome guy)"
> wrote:

>We've received word that a long-time friend was killed yesterday in a
>car wreck. She and her husband moved to Maine, her home state, after
>they retired from the university here a few years ago. They had a
>lovely, big house in a small town up there. Her husband was badly
>injured, but is expected to survive.
>
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>
>The suddenness of her death has overwhelmed us. It can't be true that
>she is dead. With the painful loss of Christy, we were somewhat
>prepared by the duration of her hospitalization. With this new loss,
>we are left empty, uncertain what to do or say. Grief is a
>hollowness.

Wow! That's awful. My condolences to all involved. Words always
fail me in times like this, but you did a great job memorializing her.
I'm sure you'll have the right words to say to her husband when he's
able to speak with you.



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I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West