tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post3357261745347445889..comments2024-03-28T13:29:23.611-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: A Gentle GiantJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54998792477900364802014-02-10T22:44:37.016-05:002014-02-10T22:44:37.016-05:00When I was 14 or 15, I was always so excited whene...When I was 14 or 15, I was always so excited whenever the SPIES got together at our house. What I always appreciated most was that each one of you treated me as a friend, not as the daughter of your friend. It really meant a lot to me. <br /><br />I can't really remember a time in my life when Mike wasn't there. He was one of the most unconditionally supportive, generous people I knew. I shared this story with his niece:<br /><br />I remember when we had to expand our Oscar Derby voting contest to every single category because everyone at the party got so many right answers in the top categories. Mike consistently got near-perfect scores, even with 24 categories in play. Except one year. I beat him once -- by one category. And while the winner always took home a token prize from the party, I got a box in the mail a week later. Mike sent me a prize package. <br /><br />His death leaves such a hole ... but it's going to be especially big for me come Oscar time. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961297451390202536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-25541838369588625312014-02-09T11:02:15.113-05:002014-02-09T11:02:15.113-05:00Oh, Jeanie, so terribly sorry to hear of Mike'...Oh, Jeanie, so terribly sorry to hear of Mike's passing! He sounds like the most terrific guy and a wonderful, true friend! I'm sure you must be feeling such sadness, along with all of his many friends. Big hugs to you and thanks for sharing the story about Mike and his big, open heart!paris parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-40802989982883878732014-02-07T17:41:47.425-05:002014-02-07T17:41:47.425-05:00I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing a glimpse...I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of him with us. He was clearly a prince among men. The world is a larger and better place because he was here, though all too briefly.<br />I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38270974002877102272014-02-06T18:50:12.350-05:002014-02-06T18:50:12.350-05:00What a wonderful tribute to a man who sounds so ve...What a wonderful tribute to a man who sounds so very, very worth knowing. I know I would have loved Mike too. How creative he was, and how humorous. Of course I specially love the Alice in Wonderland poster, but all are delightful and must have been so entertaining to receive!<br /><br />It is sobering how fast people can disappear from our lives. You've had a hard time with Diana too. Yes, live NOW. That's a good motto. <br /><br />I'm in the middle of writing you an email, Jeanie, and I'm hoping it will be done very soon. <br /><br />Stay well, Jenny Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-283094528171010442014-02-06T18:45:06.140-05:002014-02-06T18:45:06.140-05:00Hi Jeanie! Thanks for popping in to see me and no,...Hi Jeanie! Thanks for popping in to see me and no, my crystal is not Waterford but I can't remember the make of it. I've had it a long time.<br />Hope you're doing well.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-33168921794496438702014-02-06T08:54:50.249-05:002014-02-06T08:54:50.249-05:00OH Jeanie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your d...OH Jeanie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. It's especially hard when it's unexpected. This is a lovley tribute.........Sending you a big hug today.The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-22199190107449999632014-02-05T22:33:54.996-05:002014-02-05T22:33:54.996-05:00Oh, Jeanie, I'm so sorry to hear about your fr...Oh, Jeanie, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. He must have been a wonderful man. What a tribute to him you've given. You're so right, now is the time to do what we feel. We seem to get busy and mean to get back to that something but often don't. I'm sure he felt the love you all had for him. Thank you for popping in to see me and your kind words.<br />bE a sweetie,Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46760185420699337232014-02-05T09:52:30.699-05:002014-02-05T09:52:30.699-05:00Jeanie, I am so sorry. You are having a terrible...Jeanie, I am so sorry. You are having a terrible year with the loss of friends. Your tribute is beautiful but it does not replace the loss of your friend. It sounds like you had a lovely friendship and as my dad would say it is how you treat someone when they are alive that counts. Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-56712257662951446862014-02-05T09:40:35.456-05:002014-02-05T09:40:35.456-05:00So very very sorry for your loss....It is so truly...So very very sorry for your loss....It is so truly heartbreaking to lose such wonderful dear dear friends---every time I turn around, someone else is gone....<br />You certainly have some dear dear memories of a special and wonderful friendship with your dear Mike. I know you will miss him forever.<br />RIP to your dear dear friend. And my heart goes out to you, my dear.<br /> OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-22752669027737337902014-02-05T06:38:12.910-05:002014-02-05T06:38:12.910-05:00Oh Jeanie I am so sorry to hear about your sweet f...Oh Jeanie I am so sorry to hear about your sweet friend Mike. He sounds like a wonderful man and person. Regrets are hard to let go, but it sounds like Mike would have told you there was nothing to forgive. <br /><br />"Be still and know that I am God."<br /><br />Gentle hugs to you and all who were touched by Mike's love.<br /><br />LeannThe Old Parsonagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565689282935790616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28876891818935555562014-02-04T20:49:11.278-05:002014-02-04T20:49:11.278-05:00Wow-What a beautiful, heartfelt post and tribute t...Wow-What a beautiful, heartfelt post and tribute to your friend! And a great reminder to not take for granted those that we care about (or put off telling them how we feel!)<br />Susanmust love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37027215541764950352014-02-04T16:53:12.458-05:002014-02-04T16:53:12.458-05:00I'm letting out a big sigh. I was quite upset...I'm letting out a big sigh. I was quite upset with the ending of this post and the message it carried. It is hard to stay in touch, isn't it, but Mike did make that final request. He must have been thinking of all of you. <br /><br />Your friendship was unique and so very, very special. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of this talented and gentle giant of a friend. Hugs.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15588155607198801732014-02-04T12:52:11.777-05:002014-02-04T12:52:11.777-05:00I'm sorry you lost you dear friend, Jeanie. M...I'm sorry you lost you dear friend, Jeanie. Mike sounds like he was a terrific guy!The Artful Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039109515963974739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-74353331385375201462014-02-04T07:54:38.506-05:002014-02-04T07:54:38.506-05:00I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear frien...I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear friend. What a wonderful tribute to him and a lesson to us. bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948452746378319484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46941543332961338302014-02-03T21:39:19.136-05:002014-02-03T21:39:19.136-05:00This is a wonderful tribute to your very talented ...This is a wonderful tribute to your very talented friend and colleague. I admire all the birthday posters and yes the video. It must have been such a great loss to see such a wonderful man pass away. My heart goes out to you and those who had known Mike as a truly fine human being. Thanks for sharing this moving post, Jeanie!Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-12832115787076023002014-02-03T20:06:07.440-05:002014-02-03T20:06:07.440-05:00Jeanie,
What a perfect post for your friend, Mike....Jeanie,<br />What a perfect post for your friend, Mike. After reading it, I wished I had know him. He sounds like he was extra special. You will miss him. Thanks for sharing him with us.<br />Yes, "Now" is a good word to remember, as we have chatted recently.<br />Take care and hugs,<br />marilynMarilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-11282818816619024952014-02-03T15:07:50.058-05:002014-02-03T15:07:50.058-05:00Jeanie, You put into words what so many of us feel...Jeanie, You put into words what so many of us feel. Mike must be looking down with much Love for the wonderful tribute you have put together. It makes me cry it is so beautiful.<br /> Mike was such a Gem. He will sparkle forever.<br /> Mary AnnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723495716723185983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-62805195485086087792014-02-03T14:18:29.728-05:002014-02-03T14:18:29.728-05:00What a beautiful tribute to your friend...I am so ...What a beautiful tribute to your friend...I am so sorry that you have another loss to deal with. He sounds like a wonderful friend and one that has left you with lots of memories....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-29247705751154545282014-02-03T11:49:44.656-05:002014-02-03T11:49:44.656-05:00Dear Jeanie,
Thank you so much for coming over for...Dear Jeanie,<br />Thank you so much for coming over for a visit... I am so happy I was able to give you smile.. I love to listen to Fred Astaire also... Glad you enjoyed.<br />bless you,<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54375864485051493682014-02-03T11:23:17.040-05:002014-02-03T11:23:17.040-05:00I wish I had the words to express all that you hav...I wish I had the words to express all that you have said so beautifully. A truly wonderful tribute to an amazing man, my friend Mike. I know here are so many others who can "my friend Mike" and hold him in a very special place in their memories.Carol Welchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28194077481896028132014-02-03T09:46:40.223-05:002014-02-03T09:46:40.223-05:00Wow what a good friend, co-worker & human bein...Wow what a good friend, co-worker & human being..we should all be so fortunate to know and care about such a wonderful human being..Our only child mourns the loss of two co-workers taken from this earth suddenly she really liked them but drugs & alcohol took their lives..Life is so very precious why can't people get it at all..My goodness I have known many Mike's in my life, they have all been wonderful, loving human beings, maybe that is why they were called Mike, Michael..etc..I am a short tubby lady, people think that I was always big, I got huge after 60 and I am trying valiantly to lose the weight the type 2 diabetes is making my life hell, I try each and everyday, but I do have humor and am the same human being, those who know me don't care the others don't know me, it has not stopped me from reaching out to others with, humor, love and affection, love is all you need, the beatles sang about it way before it became a cliché if more people like MIKE were in this world then a lot more people would know LOVE and that is a good good thing..Sorry for your loss, good, loving people like MIKE are hard to come by and you were so lucky to have known the likes of him..Take care of yourself and do like MIKE did and care and love others, it is really the only thing in my opinion that is worth anything in this short time we have on this terrestrial..ciao!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64934370663005784262014-02-03T06:46:59.574-05:002014-02-03T06:46:59.574-05:00Mike sounds like a generous, kind spirit and talen...Mike sounds like a generous, kind spirit and talented. Those posters are wonderful. I'm glad for you that you had the opportunity to know Mike. This was a lovely way to remember him and to let others get a glimpse of him. I'm so sorry for your loss, Jeanie.Bella Rumhttp://culdesacchronicles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-11144768617185130762014-02-03T06:31:53.423-05:002014-02-03T06:31:53.423-05:00oh, Jeanie... I'm so sorry. This so soon after...oh, Jeanie... I'm so sorry. This so soon after losing your friend Diana too... He sounds like the sweetest friend... and LOVE his big smile. Such happy times. So glad you have them to live in your heart now. Blessings to you my friend and as you find healing in memories... ((LOVE & BIG HUGS)) P.S. LOVE Mike's Rip Off posters--brilliant! ;o) Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-90884433974149835572014-02-03T05:51:04.227-05:002014-02-03T05:51:04.227-05:00Jeanie-
This is a beautiful tribute to Mike. You ...Jeanie-<br /><br />This is a beautiful tribute to Mike. You were able to put into words what many, many us us feel. Thank you! <br /><br />In the spirit of 'now'(while knowing Mike can never be replaced as a true movie 'date') I'd be honored to accompany my retired 'work sister' to a movie any time you'd like. <br /><br />- Tim Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646029657053899190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-29877394843130248832014-02-02T23:34:43.409-05:002014-02-02T23:34:43.409-05:00Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. I didn&#...Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. I didn't know Mike at all, but I wish I had known him, and kind of feel like I did after reading this post. I have been meaning to send cards to a couple of people (who are dealing with illness, etc.), but haven't managed to do so. Those cards are going out tomorrow (as close to NOW as I can get). You obviously have many, many wonderful memories of Mike - I do hope they bring you some comfort at this sad time.<br /><br />~ Pat K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com