As the two-year anniversary of Ann Richards’ death approaches, I put my initial reaction of her death on my blog as a tribute to my beloved political figure. I e-mailed this out to friends that morning:
Hey y'all,
Alas, this is what heartbreak feels like! Sigh...
I cannot tell you just how disappointed I am in all of you that you have not sent me your condolences for the loss of my wonderful love. The great Ann Richards, 73, passed away last night to cancer, and I really am sad.
As my Republican friend witnessed on our walk to the gym this morning, I was in disbelief, shaking my fists up in the air and questioning, "Why, Ann, why you? You were still so young and full of life!" I reminisced about the Doritos commercial she made with Mario Cuomo and about the wonderful speeches she delivered at Democratic conventions. What sass, what wit, but alas... He had a smile on his face the whole time, but it is only probably because he, too, "smiles when he is sad." He saw the sincerity of the pain! As we made our way back to the dorm, we saw the headline, and I said, "Oh, she is so, so wrinkly, but what a personality on that girl! See, Nathan, that's true love, looking past all those superficialities!"
Goodbye, Ann! You will be missed. While we may not be able to be together in this life, with all the pointing and judging and calls of golddigga, perhaps I will see you on the other side.
Please do not grieve for me too much, friends! I will be fine after a couple of days!
Peace out,
Jonathan
P.S. I still hold out hope that she has gone to join Tupac on some island, only to resurface later. Most of you probably do not know because you don't "roll" like me, but yesterday was also the tenth anniversary of Tupac's death. Coincidence? I should think not!
Hey y'all,
Alas, this is what heartbreak feels like! Sigh...
I cannot tell you just how disappointed I am in all of you that you have not sent me your condolences for the loss of my wonderful love. The great Ann Richards, 73, passed away last night to cancer, and I really am sad.
As my Republican friend witnessed on our walk to the gym this morning, I was in disbelief, shaking my fists up in the air and questioning, "Why, Ann, why you? You were still so young and full of life!" I reminisced about the Doritos commercial she made with Mario Cuomo and about the wonderful speeches she delivered at Democratic conventions. What sass, what wit, but alas... He had a smile on his face the whole time, but it is only probably because he, too, "smiles when he is sad." He saw the sincerity of the pain! As we made our way back to the dorm, we saw the headline, and I said, "Oh, she is so, so wrinkly, but what a personality on that girl! See, Nathan, that's true love, looking past all those superficialities!"
Goodbye, Ann! You will be missed. While we may not be able to be together in this life, with all the pointing and judging and calls of golddigga, perhaps I will see you on the other side.
Please do not grieve for me too much, friends! I will be fine after a couple of days!
Peace out,
Jonathan
P.S. I still hold out hope that she has gone to join Tupac on some island, only to resurface later. Most of you probably do not know because you don't "roll" like me, but yesterday was also the tenth anniversary of Tupac's death. Coincidence? I should think not!
P.P.S. I do not wish to completely make light of this matter. I really am quite sad because she was a great, great person!
Friends, take note! This is the kind of girl I would like to marry. No, not wrinkly, but smart and witty.
1 comment:
You are so funny. I remember you telling me about this lady before. I love the letter you wrote to your friends!
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