Category Archives: Memorial

Word Cloud: REQUIEM

Posted on July 1, 2016 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD When you write 60 to 70 profiles of poets a year, you read a lot of poetry. Searching for poems that make you want to read more is both joy and drudgery. Joy when you find something … Continue reading →

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One year ago tonight, a brave heart was stilled. The Brandi Nicole Stanley story.

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Chuck Stanley

This is a story that begins with the ending. I have been working on the Brandi Story for twenty-five years. I write a few pages, and then start over. I made up a kind of biographical essay that we gave … Continue reading →

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David Bowie Dead at 69

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Gene Howington

OED defines the icon as “a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.” Icon is bandied about rather casually these days, especially in the realm of entertainment. However, it is hard to argue that … Continue reading →

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What the Global War on Terrorism(sic) National Monument should embody

Posted on December 21, 2015 by ann li-summers

 By ann summers I wrote a very early story a couple of years ago on trying to think about a virtual or actual monument to this war and thought that even though we have ceased(sic) combat operations, that a national monument … Continue reading →

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Paris

Posted on November 15, 2015 by ann li-summers

By ann summers Expect airstrikes in Syria and some serious covert work to resolve the crisis even though in each case, AfPak, Iran/Iraq/Syria, and even Yemen, regional alliances would best serve the causes of peace. This is not the way … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Beloved teacher Dawson Tamatea gets world class send-off

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley Dawson Tamatea was a PE and mathematics teacher at Palmerston North Boys’ High School in New Zealand. One of the most beloved teachers at the PNBHS, Mr. Tamatea died unexpectedly at age 55, passing away while sleeping. … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Brandi Nicole Stanley “Celtic Lassie” 1988 – 2015 “I will NOT go without a fight.”

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Chuck Stanley

Her name was Brandi Nicole Stanley. I am her father. Please remember her. Brandi lost her battle with cancer the evening of Memorial Day, last Monday. I was with her, holding her hand, as I had promised.

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Farewell, Ankh-Morpork: Author Terry Pratchett, Dead at 66

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Gene Howington

by Gene Howington Still reeling from the loss of Leonard Nimoy, the science fiction and fantasy community suffered another great loss today with the death of acclaimed fantasy author and humorist Terry Pratchett. For those of you not familiar with … Continue reading →

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Live Long and Prosper: R.I.P Leonard Nimoy

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Gene Howington

by Gene Howington It is strange how we as humans can effect one another across time and space through the medium of art. Truly spooky action at a distance. If you are of a certain age and a certain bent … Continue reading →

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