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We had it confirmed yesterday that our dear Flickr friend, Gérard had left us. I say confirmed because I had noticed he had not reappeared as he always did and the days of his absence were increasingly disturbing. I thought about him often of late...his loyalty, consistent presence and most of all his humor. He is the only one I've ever known who I could really hear laugh when he wrote "LOL."
It's funny how this medium can actually develop what can only be defined as real friendships when one anticipates and looks forward to daily interactions and comments. I recall the shock I felt when he informed us of his condition...and clearly recall also the shock he himself felt in just those few dramatic words. I eagerly awaited his return to Flickr from his treatments and, when he did, marveled at his spirit during this impossibly difficult time.
Gérard and I shared musical tastes and frequently exchanged YouTube links we thought appropriate to an image or an expressed thought. In many ways, we were on the same "wave length" and we discussed and mourned the losses in the musical arena this year. And now he has joined them. It has indeed been a year of loss.
So adieu, mon ami. You will be missed deeply by many, as myself, who have never met or even spoken to you...a tribute indeed. Oh, and I can tell that's you captured in this image by the white head...;-)
And one more link to carry you onward...
Sullivan Ballou
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My very dear Sarah
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aj7Qh1Uu3w&feature=related
[Excerpts]
14 July 1861
Camp Clark, Washington [D.C.]
My very dear Sarah:
The indications are very strong that we shall move in a few days -- perhaps tomorrow. Lest I should not be able to write again, I feel impelled to write a few lines that may fall under your eye when I shall be no more....
I have no misgivings about, or lack of confidence in the cause in which I am engaged, and my courage does not halt or falter. I know how strongly American civilization now leans on the triumph of the Government, and how great a debt we owe to those who went before us through the blood and sufferings of the Revolution. And I am willing -- perfectly willing -- to lay down all my joys in this life, to help maintain this Government, and to pay that debt....
Sarah my love for you is deathless, it seems to bind me with mighty cables that nothing but Omnipotence could break; and yet my love of Country comes over me like a strong wind and bears me unresistibly on with all these chains to the battle field.
The memories of the blissful moments I have spent with you come creeping over me, and I feel most gratified to God and to you that I have enjoyed them so long. And hard it is for me to give them up and burn to ashes the hopes of future years, when, God willing, we might still have lived and loved together, and seen our sons grown up to honorable manhood, around us. I have, I know, but few and small claims upon Divine Providence, but something whispers to me -- perhaps it is the wafted prayer of my litle Edgar, that I shall return to my loved ones unharmed. If I do not my dear Sarah, never forget how much I love you, and when my last breath escapes me on the battle field, it will whisper your name. Forgive my many faults, and the many pains I have caused you. How thoughtless and foolish I have often times been! How gladly would I wash out with my tears every little spot upon your happiness....
But, O Sarah! if the dead can come back to this earth and flit unseen around those they loved, I shall always be near you; in the gladdest days and in the darkest nights . . . always, always, and if there be a soft breeze upon your cheek, it shall be my breath[;] as the cool air fans your throbbing temple, it shall be my spirit passing by. Sarah do not mourn me dead; think I am gone and wait for thee, for we shall meet again....
[The war began one week later on the plains of Manassas, Virginia. Major Sullivan Ballou of the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry died there at the battle of Bull Run.]
SOURCE: Excerpted and reprinted in Geoffrey C. Ward, et al., The Civil War: An Illustrated History (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990), pages 82-83.
To my dear friend S who showed us amazing arts with elements of virtual world MUCH better than how it is in Secondlife,
thank you my dear friend S and I miss you.
At Furillen, Secondlife
Abençoada e Linda Semana para meus Queridos Amigos
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Blessed and Beautiful Week to my Dear Friends
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Heureux et Beau Semanine pour mes Chers Amis
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Bendita y Hermosa Semana para mis Queridos Amigos
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Beata e Bella Settimana per i miei Cari Amici
*** Floral Dreams contest # 67 for Aug. 2018
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***Now Open--August Contest: FLOWER POWER
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A flower capture in my yard,processed with Painnt android app. The filter is "Perfect Day".
Baiastice Darling Lingerie Set Available @ Cupid Inc
Persefona Pilow Feathers by Persefona available @ 2nd Chance Event then @ Persefona MP
Dreamland Design Be My Valentine Heart bed, Dreamland Designs available @ SWANK Event
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful, and so are you
Dear Prudence, won't you come out and play
Dear Prudence, open up your eyes
Dear Prudence, see the sunny skies
The wind is low, the birds will sing
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence, won't you open up your eyes?
Look around
Look around
Look around
Look around
Dear Prudence, let me see you smile
Dear Prudence, like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence, won't you let me see you smile?
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful, and so are you
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Look around round round round round
Look around round round round round
Look around round round round round
Oh, look around, look around
Look around round round round round
Look around round round round round
Look around around
Oh, Look around around
Look around round round round round
Look around round round round round
Dear Flickr friends, wish you all good health and good luck! Have a wonderful 2022 full of joy, love and prosperity!
8/365 Explore #3 Many Thanks to you all my dear Friends for your visits, comments and favs.
This picture was taken yesterday and is dedicated to my friend Marple Rosenow
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Thank you for being my friend, dear Marple!
The original black and white! Dear Amos is somewhat past his prime and has recurrent rhinitis problems. He spends most of his life asleep or complaining. Spoilt rotten of course.
Free hair with hat, lipstick, notebook, glasses and pose! Dress is a Teleport Hub group gift - only 10L to join and get access to gifts from many designers!
Abençoada e Linda Semana para meus Queridos Amigos
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Blessed and Beautiful Week to my Dear Friends
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Heureux et Beau Semaine pour mes Chers Amis
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Bendita y Hermosa Semana para mis Queridos Amigos
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Beata e Bella Settimana per i miei Cari Amici.
Visit this location at Luna te Amo in Second Life
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njmCUJ94lUM
I like being independent
Not so much of an investment
No one to tell me what to do
I like being by myself
Don't gotta entertain anybody else
No one to answer to
But sometimes, I just want somebody to hold
Someone to give me the jacket when it's cold
Got that young love even when we're old
Yeah, sometimes, I want someone to grab my hand
Pick me up, pull me close, be my man
I will love you till the end
So if you're out there, I swear to be good to you
But I'm done lookin' for my future someone
'Cause when the time is right
You'll be here, but for now
Dear no one, this is your love song
Ooh oh oh
I don't really like big crowds
I tend to shut people out
I like my space, yeah
But I'd love to have a soul mate
And God'll give him to me someday
And I know it'll be worth the wait
So if you're out there, I swear to be good to you
But I'm done lookin' for my future someone
'Cause when the time is right
You'll be here, but for now
Dear no one (Dear nobody), this is your love song...
❤💕❤
Dear Mister Fantasy play us a tune
Something to make us all happy
Do anything take us out of this gloom
Sing a song, play guitar
Make it snappy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLHvb9V8Yzs
This is actually an updated photo that will go in my SL profile. Bless you all you horny bastards, but I got tired of constantly reading, "I am married, I hope that is ok", after a few words of bugging me in my IM. To filter some of that out, my answer to that very question is in my Picks section of my profile. lol
Credits:
♥♥Sweater: * *Vanilla Bae * * Aspen Sweater Dress * @Tannenbaum* **NEW** thankies♥
Oh ! dear
Today never lives longer than two days of anger or remorse
The glow in your eyes did say when you set the sail
Oh ! dear
Leaving me in lurch to set your life in course
Unmindful of deep dark waves of emotions all in vain
Oh ! dear
Not a drop of diamond will spill from it's invaluable source.
The glow in your eyes did say when you set the sail
Oh ! dear
Wait by for me, while tender breeze does gently caress
Here I am back, like the moon in hiding
Oh ! dear
Today never lives longer than two days of anger or remorse
Like the moon that leaves his hiding,
Back when I set my sail
- Anuj Nair
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Hairbase: Avarosa - Alex /NEW@ACCESS
Jacket & Tee: Disquiet - Shattered Jacket Black /NEW@TMD
Scar: [Cubic Cherry] {Allen} eye scar /NEW@TMD
Tattoos: .:CORAZON:. Tattoo ODA /NEW@NEO JAPAN
Abençoada e Linda Semana para meus Queridos Amigos
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Blessed and Beautiful Week to my Dear Friends
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Heureux et Beau Semaine pour mes Chers Amis
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Bendita y Hermosa Semana para mis Queridos Amigos
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Beata e Bella Settimana per i miei Cari Amici.
Wishing my dear friend, Suzy (bulldog1), a very happy birthday! Unfortunately, the forecast for the weather where Suzy lives is to be cold, cloudy, and maybe rainy on Friday, February 9th, which is Suzy's birthday. If that is, in fact, your weather today, Suzy, I hope this image will brighten up your day. You and your beautiful photos and delightful photo stories have certainly brightened up a lot of my days! Happy Birthday, Suzy! Wishing you a wonderful day and hoping that the coming year is a happy, healthy one for you and Jazzy JJ. Love and hugs!