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25 Years is a Long Time.

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Colleen

My dear, sweet, talented, brilliant friend. I cannot believe it’s 25 years. I have this memory of you from (I think) 5th grade. Our music teacher was working with you for a chorus solo. Maybe we were doing Grease, maybe … Continue reading →

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20 Years is a Long Time

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Colleen

And just like that, 20 long years have gone by. I cannot believe it. We continue to miss you, my friend. I hope you’re still singing away with the angels in heaven. 12.20.1983-5.17.1998 Nothing ever so common. Tweet

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Eighteen years

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Colleen

Man. Eighteen years is a long time.  Children born on the day you left us can buy cigarettes and get tattoos. They are graduating high school and going to college in the fall. Incomprehensible. We are in a time vortex, … Continue reading →

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16 Years.

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Colleen

Another May 17. Can’t let it pass without honoring a special friend.  “Nothing ever so common.” 12.20.83-5.17.98 Tweet

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15 Years.

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Colleen

Sometimes, a workweek can drag on forever.  By Friday, Tuesday seems like it was weeks ago.  Other times, you blink your eyes and wonder, “Man, when did it become May 2013?  Did I miss January through April?”  Today, it simultaneously … Continue reading →

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14:14 Split

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Colleen

It is insane to me that you’ve now been gone for the same amount of time that you were here. 5.17.98 “Nothing ever so common.” Tweet

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May 17

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Colleen

It’s been 13 years too long, CBM.  Hard to believe how much we’ve all grown up now. 12.20.83-5.17.98 [Photo by Victor Montemurro] Tweet

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27, 13, CBM.

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Colleen

Happy 27th Birthday, my dear friend.  I hope you’re having a blast celebrating your 12th Christmas in Heaven.  I cannot believe it’s been almost 13 years since I’ve seen you.  The world is not a better place. xoxoxo to my … Continue reading →

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And once again that rising sun is droppin’ on down

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Colleen

…And once again, you my friend, are nowhere to be found… I always remember. 12.20.83-5.17.98 oh what a week this will be… Tweet

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Angels We Have Heard on High

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Colleen

Happy 25th Birthday…   …And 10th Christmas in Heaven Tweet

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