Life

Rose Knuth, one of my closest friend's mom passed away Sunday, April 23.  I'll miss her cheerful smile and her jestful jibes about being a troublemaker.  Growing up, it was always a pleasure to visit, as whenever I stayed long enough I frequently got a chance to sample some of her excellent cooking.  Perhaps it wasn't gourmet cuisine, but for one like me who was raised on the basics with little variety, it was a treat to sample her creations while dodging falling walnuts on the deck under the trees.

I have had it rather easy so far in life in that not many people well known to me have passed from among us.  I was shocked to learn mid last month that Zeynep Barnes was suddenly no longer with us.  I knew her as Chuck's fiance, and had taken a road trip with them to Jake's wedding.

This picture shows the two of them as I remember, enjoying life and their time together.  Visit the Zeynep Barnes Memorial Website for more pictures and information about Zeynep's life.