A Candle for Michael
In memoriamMarch 23,1962-January 15, 2008
posted by Michael at 6:42 AM
Friday, January 14, 2011
About Me
- Name: Michael
- Location: New Jersey, United States
I work as a copy editor on the news desk of a big daily newspaper. That means I correct other people's grammar and spelling, and write headlines for their articles. I love to write, I love to read. My photography fills the gaps when words fail (as they often do). I've lived in England and Japan, and consider myself more of a wanderer than someone with roots, even if I don't get to travel as much as I would like. My primary interest is Japan -- its religions, history and culture. In 2002, I was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer, and my perspective on everything was changed permanently. My blog provides the details but tries not to dwell upon them. (If you would like to purchase gallery-quality prints of some of my photographs, please click the "View my complete profile" link below and then click on the blue e-mail link that will appear to your left.)
Previous Posts
- Poems Along the Path
- Gone But Still Here
- Shikoku Pilgrimage
- Slice of Japan Part I: Chiba Prefecture
- Slice of Japan Part II: Kyoto
- Slice of Japan Part III: Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko, a...
- Slice of Japan Part IV: A Final Look
- A Tribute to Michael
- In Memoriam: March 23, 1962-January 15, 2008
- Message in a Bottle
10 Comments:
I was just thinking of Michael's poems the other day. I didn't realize how close it was to the anniversary of his death. We still miss him in the Buddhist blog world... _/|\_
Never met him, except through his blog. But I'll never forget him.
Sincerely,
Mungo
Dear Danny and Mungo,
Thank you for remembering Michael. By doing so, we keep his spirit alive.
Michael's sister Valerie
Michael,
Your light still shines bright and you continue to inspire. You left behind, quite a legacy with your photos and writings.
I miss and love you always.
Your Sister,
Nancy
I did not know Michael, but for his blog. His poetry, photos, and words of wisdom have touched, and continue to touch, my life deeply. THank you for keeping his blog online. His life (as seen through his blog) is both an inspiration, and a reminder.
Becks,
Thank you for your comment. It means a lot to us that Michael's blog friends remember him and return here.
Valerie
I'm taking a moment now to pause and give thanks to Michael and all that he has given us - and to you as well, Valerie for keeping his message alive.
Thank you, Justin, for remembering and appreciating.
Valerie
I think of Michael often - I wish he'd known how much of an impact he'd had on my life, via blogging. Danny's right - we really do miss him out here in the "Buddhist blog world...." _/|\_
Thank you, Dwan. Michael would be awed if he knew how many lives he touched.
Valerie
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