…in that it seems as though nowadays we don’t “see” each other (virtually, at least) except at funerals.
One of my long-time blogfriends, Francesca Watson, sent along some sad information on a fellow blogwriter who passed away suddenly.
Do you remember Patricia Tryon? She had a blog called “Out of the Frying Pan” that started in 2000 or 2001 or so. She was a frequent commenter on my blog when it was up, and was close to Jordana [Adams]. In any event, we found each other on Facebook a couple of years ago and kept in touch - she's been a huge encouragement to me recently during some tough stuff. And I just found out that she died suddenly in her sleep last night [Saturday, April 14]. I promised her daughter that I'd reach out to any bloggers who might know her - couldn't remember if she was someone you connected with or not. If so, would you mind posting something?
It’s been a long time since I’ve gotten to just sit down and keep up with online folks, but when I did have the time, I remember every once in a while stopping by to enjoy Pat’s blog, and her occasional pearls of commentary wit on other sites.
I looked back through my stuff, and it looks like we never corresponded. Despite having never met her in person, the fact is that I still appreciate the gift she gave to me and to others of her writing and photography, and I hope her family comes to know just how many people she helped and influenced.
Francesca sent me the following from Pat’s daughter and asked that I post it—if you’re in the Tryon family’s neck of Colorado, I know they would appreciate your stopping by, and I know they will all appreciate your prayers for them.
All,
Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers, love, and support. You are all helping us get through this. As I've told many of you, my mother only stayed in touch with people whom she deeply liked and admired, and we appreciate your beautiful and sincere gestures.
You are all invited to attend a funeral Mass that will be held on Friday, April 20th at Guardian Angels Catholic Church at 10:00 am. The address is 15179 Weld County Road 7, Mead, Colorado.
At noon the family will attend a private burial.
At 2:30 pm everyone will be welcome at an afternoon luncheon at the Parish Hall of Guardian Angels. We would be very glad for your company. […]
Again, we are very grateful for all the kind words and acts of love we've been receiving. Knowing and hearing how much she is cherished is a real source of strength.
Peace,
Alys
Terry, thanks so much for posting this - I appreciate it a great deal. Patricia was a smart, funny, and hugely insightful woman and I felt so privileged to know her.
In other news, Yorkieblog is no longer mine. I took it down several years ago when I stopped writing political commentary (hard on the blood pressure, donchaknow). I have another site that I update periodically [That would be francescawatson.com Ed.] with info about my photography and jewelry making pursuits, but no political commentary for me. Well, unless I absolutely can't help myself this year.
Thanks again for putting the word out about Patricia.
Hugs and Kisses from the formerly Grouchy Old Yorkie Lady!
Posted by: Francesca Watson at April 17, 2012 01:42 PMNo problem at all, ma'am.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at April 17, 2012 02:03 PMThat's sad news. She left a comment at Jordana's site as recently as April 11. Peace to her family.
Francesca, that's a good-looking blog.
Posted by: Janis Gore at April 23, 2012 10:50 AM