04-21-24 Celebrating A life
This morning I tried to think of something I wanted to say about my friend Gordon Sheridan at his Celebration of Life this afternoon. I felt a strong need to do so and it was driving toward anxiety. I decided to do some chores and think on it. I stepped out to call in Missy and saw that my fence had blown over into the neighbour’s yard. The wind was strong, but I suspect there was more at play and my first reaction was to laugh and blame Gord. It reminded me of the day I was supposed to take him for a ride in the Willys when the neighbour stormed over and threatened to burn my fence panels if I didn’t get them stood up properly. I cancelled the ride and got it done and then we never did get that drive together. I came back in the house when I was finished rebuilding it and looked up what day it was that I first built it. It was a year ago exactly !! That made me laugh as I realized Gord had written the final chapter for us.
I got myself cleaned up and headed to Key City Theatre where the Celebration of Life was in the lobby. It was a lovely setting and a beautiful tribute. I did get up and tell my story of today and how we had a shared love of Red Dwarf. I ended by saying that I only wished that he were in stasis. It was nice to see so many familiar faces from so many areas of the arts.
I came home and made a good meal and will go to bed early as I am bone weary now.
triumphgal 