| Remembering Mr.Stodghill! | |
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alice Five Star Member
Number of posts : 15672 Registration date : 2008-10-22 Age : 76 Location : Redmond, WA
| Subject: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:58 am | |
| Does anyone here miss an extremely articulate and prolific writer by the name of Dick Stodghill? Today, 8/15/2011, would have been his 86th birthday. He was so much fun and could make anything interesting.
The thing I really admired about him was that he did not require anyone to agree with him.
Everyday he had something riveting to say--some folks are irreplaceable--he was certainly one of those.
He was so droll, yet so hilarious. Loved hamsters, hated broccoli and cats.
What is your favorite memory of him?
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joefrank Five Star Member
Number of posts : 8210 Registration date : 2008-11-04 Age : 75 Location : Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
| Subject: Re: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:03 am | |
| 8/16/2011
Yes Alice, I used to read his web page, he wrote many great stories. He is missed and was one of a kind, God bless and keep him...
Cheers..Joe |
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alice Five Star Member
Number of posts : 15672 Registration date : 2008-10-22 Age : 76 Location : Redmond, WA
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alj Five Star Member
Number of posts : 9633 Registration date : 2008-12-05 Age : 80 Location : San Antonio
| Subject: Re: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:17 am | |
| His erudite way of dealing with fools, whom he did not suffer gladly.
His ability to laugh at himself
His realistic and irreverent view of the world around him
His website and blog - we have many of the blog articles available right here.
His inclusion of all members of the forum.
Did you really mean just one, Alce?
Good to "see" you, BTW
Ann |
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Shelagh Admin
Number of posts : 12662 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : UK
| Subject: Re: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:24 am | |
| The love and respect he had for Jackie. |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:27 am | |
| I have many fond memories of Dick. He was special. I've read his book several times and will read it again. Each time I get a better glimpse of the man.
I liked when he poked fun at Jackie. She must have had a great sense of humor. |
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alj Five Star Member
Number of posts : 9633 Registration date : 2008-12-05 Age : 80 Location : San Antonio
| Subject: Re: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:35 am | |
| And poking fun or no, he made it clear that he loved her very, very much.
Ann |
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Betty Fasig Five Star Member
Number of posts : 4334 Registration date : 2008-06-12 Age : 81 Location : Duette, Florida
| Subject: Re: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:24 pm | |
| Dick always spoke to me as if I was the next great author of children's stories.
He told me once that he was bewildered by my compassion.
Whatever Dick wrote was filled with understanding of the humanity in mankind. Mostly about the good stuff. Small acts of courage and caring were his forte.
I loved Dick. He told it like he saw it and let his words stand. He never needed to defend.
Love,
Betty |
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alice Five Star Member
Number of posts : 15672 Registration date : 2008-10-22 Age : 76 Location : Redmond, WA
| Subject: Re: Remembering Mr.Stodghill! Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:39 pm | |
| Betty
He meant what he said. In speaking of him, Jackie said he filled the entire house with love.
What could be better said of a person? I think we need to somehow capture that essence.
How does one do it?
It is certainly worth attempting to emulate. |
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