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Little Soul

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Hatboy

Today we found Sandy, our old Siberian dwarf hamster, had curled up in her little house and died. Sandy was a good hamster. She’d lived a long life – over two-and-a-half years – and had been getting steadily scruffier and … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Ambassador

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Hatboy

I was saddened this morning to learn of the death of Mira Furlan, who played (among many other roles) Ambassador Delenn on Babylon 5. Her performance was always full of heart and soul and quiet strength, the Minbari people and their … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Mister Boseman

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Hatboy

It’s been a while and I haven’t written anything about this, because it almost seems redundant. I processed it and am still shaken and saddened, and it didn’t seem like any words I might toss on the pile would mean … Continue reading →

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John Hunter

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Hatboy

Today I was saddened to read of the passing of John Hunter. John was a true legend of the Perth Highland Pipe Band, President of the PHPB for 20 years and granted life membership when he retired in 2000, just … Continue reading →

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Farewell, René

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Hatboy

I was saddened to learn that René Auberjonois, of Star Trek, Boston Legal and – oh no, he was the French Chef in The Little Mermaid! – passed away yesterday. René has been a dependable and lovable force of entertainment … Continue reading →

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Interlude: Rest in Peace, Hawkie

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Hatboy

Day 39. 64 pages, 30,290 words. Done some editing! Today I learned of the passing of an age-old Australian icon, former prime minister Bob Hawke. I don’t know whether he was a good politician, or a good man. He seemed … Continue reading →

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Lillo

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Hatboy

Last night, my dear irascible old grandma-in-law, Gunvor “Lillo” Helenius, passed away. This was not unexpected, as she had cruised past ninety years of age – in the style of one of the last remaining true Finnish-Swedish matriarchs – some … Continue reading →

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Hulk Out

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Hatboy

Day 112. 132 pages, 57,843 words. I was saddened yesterday to learn that the legendary Stan Lee, grand-daddy of Marvel comics, had died aged 95. That’s one Hell of an innings, especially considering he was still pulling hilarious cameos in … Continue reading →

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Hatboy’s log, additional: Hawking

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Hatboy

I was saddened to learn this morning of Professor Stephen Hawking‘s death. He was 76 years old. I don’t understand even a fraction of the things he knew and spoke of, but his was a simply incredible mind. Humanity was … Continue reading →

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Interlude: Epiclogue

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Hatboy

Day 66. 116,156 words. My parents attended the service to pay their final respects to their friend, my godfather Rob, on the weekend. As the mourners were leaving the service and the coffin was taken away, I’m reliably informed that this … Continue reading →

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