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Condolences, Todd. The more I live, the more convinced I become that life is often complicated and rarely simple. People are often seen as one thing but that is seldom, if ever, the truth.

Found some motivation this morning. Weather was fantastic. Calories were burned so beer will be drank.

You can't fool me, that isn't a woofer.

May your good memories of your father be a blessing. Condolences Todd.

Glassworks - Expanded Edition by Philip Glass (1981) https://open.qobuz.com/album/0827969039427 Example: It has been some time since I have listened to this. It occupied a bit of my brain in the 80s.

Please accept my sincerest condolences, Todd. Godspeed, David.... Sam

Condolences Todd.

"Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, Dies at 71 Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness on Saturday evening, his office said". https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/us/politics/lindsey-graham-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xFA.JhOs.28lT6RPd5YNm&smid=url-share Also: Mitch McConnell mystery deepens as health questions remain unanswered https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/11/mitch-mcconnell-senator-health?CMP=share_btn_url

My relationship with my own Father was certainly complex, but we did have some really in depth conversations in my adult life. I cherish those, because I do feel as though I started to understand him better. I'll never forget the worst times, but I've long since forgiven them. Luckily before he passed. I will never have the chance to use what I learned to do a better job at parenting, but it's quite apparent that you absolutely did! So sorry for your loss Todd.

Sorry to hear Todd. RIP David.

My condolences Todd. I am so glad you reconnected with him.

RIP

Deepest condolences Todd.

My condolences,Todd.

I didn't even know it existed until just now. Looking forward to it.

My condolences.

My Condolences, Todd.

Caught some Hooded Orioles masquerading as Hummingbirds They're not fooling me .

Finally finished UFO, starting Space: 1999.

It's a heartache!

Giving the Everybody STILL Digs Bill Evans CD box set a listen.

Because:

Randolph Mantooth dead at 80. Emergency was my favorite TV show https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/randolph-mantooth-dead-emergency-1236806971/

Ex conservative politician, recently defected to Farage's party dictatorship Reform, Ann Widdecombe, 78, was murdered in her own home a few days ago. A 28 year old white male has been arrested. Not extremist, not political - so it is currently unknown why he did it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Widdecombe RIP

RIP to Dr. David Samost, my dad. He was a flawed but good man. Lots of baggage (maybe for both of us) from his and my mom's divorce, subsequent remarriages for both, etc. But had some sit-down's with him years ago, and got a better understanding of who he was and what he meant to me. Since then, we've had an even better relationship. I may not have seen him as often as I could/should, but always good connections when we did. He was pretty much a hermit socially, but loved his family. He would beam when they were all together at an event at his house (he didn't get out much on the last couple years). He got to meet two of his great-grandchildren, which he loved as well. Perhaps my favorite pic, surrounded by many of his grandkids and some of their significant others/spouses: