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LOL, majroj!!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on December 3, 2006 at 3:47 AM
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Spitfire, in those instances, who cares?
Just don't go the "Yosemite Sam" route, running in circles screaming
"My biskits is burnin', my biskits is burnin' !!!".
posted by
majroj
on December 1, 2006 at 7:30 AM
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K, thanks, Mrs. Tanga.
You made me get all teary eyed.
THANK YOU for such sweet words and thank you for thinking of me and Mom. I sure do hope she lives on within my spirit. I miss her terribly.
posted by
SpitFire70
on December 1, 2006 at 1:22 AM
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Thanks, majroj!
I'll try it. But hopefully my neighbors won't think (er, well, know) I'm crazy!
posted by
SpitFire70
on December 1, 2006 at 1:20 AM
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Dear Spitfire- it sounds like you had a great mom. It also sounds like she
is shining out through you. You seem quite similar. You have great humor and I always admire that in people. Hope she lives on in YOU! And BTW, I think the tweety nighties and whacky slippers are just great! 
OH, BTW, I have to mention to you, I actually thought about you and your mom and how she was doing (I knew about her being sick) and when I went to your blog to leave a comment I saw your post about her passing away. That was quite a shock. Good luck to you and your family. She left behind some great kids.
Mrs Tanga
posted by
Tanga
on November 28, 2006 at 11:27 AM
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Warner Bros Cartoon Philosophy of Life
Keep flapping your arms like crazy, don't look down, and sometimes it will all work out just fine. Sometimes the only way it will!
posted by
majroj
on November 28, 2006 at 6:15 AM
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Thanks, Dandell
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 24, 2006 at 6:52 PM
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Spitfire...
posted by
Dandell
on November 23, 2006 at 11:41 AM
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shellyb,
Thank you SO MUCH!!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 5:06 AM
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Spitfire, wow...what a beautiful post. I'm sorry about your mom.
She sounded like a great person. Here is a rose for you and your mom.
Hang in there.
posted by
shelly_b
on November 23, 2006 at 4:43 AM
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A and B,
It really helps, doesn't it? Thanks so much!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:22 AM
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I've missed you, HolyG!!
And, I remember when your daddy passed last year. I keep telling myself that I know I'll never get
over it, but I WILL get
through it. The same goes for you, K? Keep the faith and the strength.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:21 AM
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Whacky, that's pretty interesting, don'tcha think?
Our mom's raised us in quite a similar sense, huh? SHOCKING!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:17 AM
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Right back at'cha my Sweet Symphony!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:15 AM
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hehe, majroj!!
Well, Mom did, at least! She had a "thing" for certain cartoon characters. She always told me that I should've owned the copyrights to Woody Woodpeckers' attitude. Wonder what that was supposed to mean?!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:14 AM
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I suppose you're right, Teddy!
Thanks for pointing that out for me.
You've been such a great friend.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:11 AM
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Smartdawggie,
Perfectly worded, my friend. Perfectly. Thank you.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:09 AM
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Schatz, you friggin' ROCK, mi amiga!!
I think you're right!! Screw it! I'm human (as far as anyone knows) so why can't I grieve? I just gotta remember it's not a sign of weakness, but of the utmost love for my mom. Thank you.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:08 AM
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Shalom, LovelyLady.
And all my thanks for such great support and friendship.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:06 AM
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And thanks for allowing me to, Dandell.
She would've totally dug you, too! I'm sure. Yeah, Mom was da bomb!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:05 AM
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Blanche, my friend,
I think you know me better than I thought. Thank you.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 4:03 AM
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Katray,
Thank you and all my blessings to you, too.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 3:55 AM
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Oh, Taps, thank you!!!!
I wanted Mom's funeral service to be a celebration of life, and it was. Though, it was quite sad, Jewish tradition is to celebrate the life of the deceased and not the death factor.
Even though I miss her terribly, I know and believe where she is now and take comfort that she is no longer in pain. God, I miss her. Thank you for your kind words and support.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 3:54 AM
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She was, DivineDiva,
And thanks so much!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 23, 2006 at 3:51 AM
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Humor saves the occasion. Take care.
posted by
A-and-B
on November 22, 2006 at 4:29 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your MOm and sorry I"m just now finding out. I just rarely think to log on to Blogit these days since I don't write anymore. I know you're still hurting even though it wasn't a shock. The anniversary of my father's death was November 13. Even though it was a relief after a long, grueling illness, it was still tough. Good days and bad. But I know you'll get through it, and your mother will help you. Take care of yourself.
posted by
Holy_Grail
on November 22, 2006 at 4:19 PM
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My mom loved the looney tunes too!
Tweety was her favorite.
posted by
Whacky
on November 21, 2006 at 7:55 PM
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Take care my wonderful friend.
again, I am so sorry...Thank you very much for sharing.
Take care....all my love.
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 20, 2006 at 2:48 AM
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So you subscribe to the Warner Brothers' Cartoons School of Life?
posted by
majroj
on November 19, 2006 at 9:35 PM
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SF, Nice to see you are finding your way through such a rough patch
of Life...Looney Tunes, hmm? The comedic flare seems to have pooled itself from Mother to child...be easy on yourself, my friend...God Bless.
posted by
teddypoet_TheGoodByeFade
on November 19, 2006 at 1:08 PM
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Fires
Glad to hear that everything went well and was light at heart - sounds like your mom would have liked it that way. She affected a lot of people and took the time to know them - that is a good life.
Always my best,
-smartdog
posted by
smartdog_670
on November 19, 2006 at 12:23 PM
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I haven't really got words for you, but if you need anything, I am here
Be well. And for pete's sake, you aren't feeling sorry for yourself. This is a big, big deal. Take all the time you need, and tell them to take a hike.
posted by
Schatz
on November 19, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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Love to you and your family, Spitfire.
Shalom...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on November 19, 2006 at 8:13 AM
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I would've absolutely loved your mom. Thanks for sharing her with us.
posted by
Dandell
on November 19, 2006 at 7:02 AM
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Spitfire, your Mom was a fan of BoyzIIMen? She sounds like a pretty hip mom
Don't push it when it comes to going through her things, that may be tough emotionally, wait until your ready, or as ready as you'll ever be. Laughing and music are both good ways to deal, and be remembered.
I miss the Oregon coast, so maybe I'm pushing you too hard, as a projection, to go there, but if I were in your shoes, I'd be on the beach, letting the sound of the waves wash over me.
TAke care of yourself, Spiffy, you're incredibly grounded and tough, but this is a big deal, so be extra nurturing and kind to yourself, almost as if you were someone else.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 19, 2006 at 6:25 AM
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An uplifting tribute to your mother Spitfire
So special and important to celebrate a person's life along with mourning their departure. Well done!
posted by
Katray2
on November 18, 2006 at 6:46 PM
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Spitfire, That is so uplifting. The best way to remember someone is with what that person loved. I will never forget how the mood at my mom's funeral changed at the end of it. Several of her favorite hymns were played and sung and everyone looked so somber and with tears. Then the last thing that was played was her favorite Czechoslovakian Polka. It was amazing the change it brought about and the smiles and laughter because that was the way everyone knew her--singing and dancing and having fun. Keep the Looney Tunes close to hand and heart.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 18, 2006 at 6:44 PM
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What a lovely post
Your Mom sounds like one great chick. I am so sorry for your loss.
posted by
DivineDiva
on November 18, 2006 at 6:43 PM
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That's pretty neat, Blanche!
I actually found pictures of my mom (to make a poster board for the service) and found a few that I have never seen before. One pic was of her and my dad when they were engaged and I swear, she looked like a model!! I hope to grab it when I'm back in Chicago in a few weeks so I can scan it and show it to you guys. It was the prettiest picture I've ever seen of her! Oh, and btw, her dog, Roxie was mentioned in her obituary.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 18, 2006 at 6:26 PM
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Spitfire, I jsst got a letter today with a bunch of clippings, with my
grandfather's obituary in it, there were family history things I never knew about him. No you can't prepare, it will change you forever.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 18, 2006 at 6:24 PM
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I'll tell ya, Kingmi,
That's a great wish!! Thank you! I've been told I'm feeling sorry for myself. It's been only a week since she died. I think I need a few minutes, ya know?!
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 18, 2006 at 6:23 PM
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I remember that, Ariala.
I am grateful I had a head's up about her death. I think I'm still kinda numb, though. Thanks so much for your comment.
posted by
SpitFire70
on November 18, 2006 at 6:22 PM
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SF70, May you be allowed to grieve in peace!
posted by
kingmi
on November 18, 2006 at 5:39 PM
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My deepest sympathies to you...I know what this is like...my mom died
last year, and it happened so suddenly. It came to us as a big shock...
posted by
Ariala
on November 18, 2006 at 5:27 PM
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