Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Rockne Tarkington
Actor -- via westernboothill.blogspot.com. Played the lead in "Black Samson," was the only black actor to appear on "The Andy Griffith Show," and played Morgan on "Danger Island" -- "Uh, oh, Chongo!"
Friday, October 2, 2015
Brian Friel
Playwright, writer, translator, and theater director -- via the BBC. Best known for his plays such as "Dancing at Lughnasa" and one of my favorite plays, "Faith Healer". Bore the title of Saoi of Aosdana.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Catherine Coulson
Actress -- via the L.A. Times. Best remembered asthe enigmatic Log Lady from Davis Lynch's TV series "Twin Peaks."
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Fred Saiz
Barber -- via me. He cut hair for seven decades, and for 60 years he owned and ran Silver & Gold Barbers on the Hill in Boulder. A nice guy, he did things like keep a bowl full of those good, big Tootsie Pops to give away to good children (and me). He gave out delicious Rocky Ford cantaloupes one day a year (he bought a truckful) to whoever stopped by the shop.
And he was the best damn barber I ever knew. He cut my hair for 25 years and never did anything less than an excellent job -- same thing for his staff as well. In this world, where incompetence and mendacity rule the day, you could count on Fred. You got your money's worth, every time. I can't think of another institution with a similar record.
It's a small but vital pleasure to get a good haircut, and masters of their craft are few and far between. Thanks, Fred, for being such a good example!
And he was the best damn barber I ever knew. He cut my hair for 25 years and never did anything less than an excellent job -- same thing for his staff as well. In this world, where incompetence and mendacity rule the day, you could count on Fred. You got your money's worth, every time. I can't think of another institution with a similar record.
It's a small but vital pleasure to get a good haircut, and masters of their craft are few and far between. Thanks, Fred, for being such a good example!
Monday, September 28, 2015
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