tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.comments2024-02-29T21:32:07.974-05:00Lost in the Cheese AisleElissonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06299361897381169534noreply@blogger.comBlogger3238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-9202464747605413412019-01-18T07:23:43.325-05:002019-01-18T07:23:43.325-05:00Sincere condolences from afar.
I never met Steve ...Sincere condolences from afar.<br /><br />I never met Steve IRL, but after many years of reading his blogs, I considered him a friend and confidant.<br /><br />He will be sadly missed by his legion of lurkers.BlueyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881325160922619283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-38156164394715309412019-01-15T21:07:48.951-05:002019-01-15T21:07:48.951-05:00I am very sorry for your loss. We are diminished.I am very sorry for your loss. We are diminished.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953622530805707901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-73495358699301325422019-01-15T11:09:19.988-05:002019-01-15T11:09:19.988-05:00My condolences to Steve's family and friends (...My condolences to Steve's family and friends (I like to consider myself one, albeit from the blog-o-sphere). <br /><br />It was a joy to know him (and you, his friends and family) through the stories he shared with us all. What a legacy he's left for everyone in the wealth of stories contained in his blogs and his book. My only regret, of course, was that I was unable to have the opportunity to meet him, and perhaps have a Rob Roy and hear a story of his in person.<br /><br />One final thought, one I hope will be poignant, is knowing that he took his leave just as shabbat commenced--what a good omen that is (though little consolation, right at this moment, for those he leaves behind).Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159539883712835177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-55623149700178420502019-01-15T00:55:26.423-05:002019-01-15T00:55:26.423-05:00For months,weeks and days my thoughts have turned ...For months,weeks and days my thoughts have turned to one of my hero's most precious jewels - Colander Man's wife and daughters. The dessert, a grandchild was the icing on the cake. Over time and many a long conversation I have yet to hear another speak with unabashed love for what was the blessings of his life- Colander Man's girls.....The loves of his life. Indeed fine cuisine, books, writing, an excellent cigar,<br />an occasional sip of scotch, shul and travel mattered.And yes ,he possessed an insatiable curiosity for most everything, yet his kindness and compassion for others ranked just behind Steve's love of family. God speed dearest and most beloved Colander Man.<br /><br />Sue StoneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873211969734589341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-64844030494523373262019-01-14T18:24:31.887-05:002019-01-14T18:24:31.887-05:00See you on the other sidw boss.See you on the other sidw boss.Oghttp://www.neanderpundit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-29406272417761781342019-01-14T12:05:02.458-05:002019-01-14T12:05:02.458-05:00My deepest condolences to you and your mother. I ...My deepest condolences to you and your mother. I have been praying fervently for peace, understanding, and comfort for all of you over these past several months. Your father is missed by so many, and I hope that you find some solace in knowing how many people he touched with his writing.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991106665854663069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-33773224533683533482019-01-14T11:56:20.910-05:002019-01-14T11:56:20.910-05:00He has always been one of my most favoritest blogg...He has always been one of my most favoritest bloggers. His loss really hits me hard. Though we've never met nor corresponded, through his blogs, I feel I knew him personally. He frequently made me laugh, and I envied his rare, free writing style.<br />Sadly, his oft-used words come to mind - Ave Atque Vale.<br />They have never rung so true.Steve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039434668720705877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-23759892797764154702019-01-14T01:56:47.391-05:002019-01-14T01:56:47.391-05:00There's no way to remember him other than fond...There's no way to remember him other than fondly.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099808690177823190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-4648992890427873942019-01-13T21:10:07.638-05:002019-01-13T21:10:07.638-05:00You all have my deepest condolences. I am so sorry...You all have my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my prayers.<br /><br />Gus am bris an latha agus an teich na sgailean.The Maximum Leaderhttp://www.nakedvillainy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-82959188019301954042019-01-13T20:48:58.416-05:002019-01-13T20:48:58.416-05:00Well! I never knew he'd written for McSweeny&...Well! I never knew he'd written for McSweeny's. My respect for Steve was already at a 10, but now it's cranked up to 11.Kevin Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328790917314282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-11434976253649064442019-01-13T20:06:12.967-05:002019-01-13T20:06:12.967-05:00My condolences.My condolences.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-71770010250766373682019-01-13T16:12:06.984-05:002019-01-13T16:12:06.984-05:00What a gift not only to have known your Dad (and M...What a gift not only to have known your Dad (and Mom,) and to worked with them on synagogue projects, but to have learned about his blogs and followed them over the past few years to get the full nature of his wit and creativity. We are EastHampton and Etz Chaim neighbors who will miss your Dad's intellect, humor and kindness very much. Wishing your entire family blessed memories of Steve. Amy LS, Marietta, GAALShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214659162814579561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-87461984699751830892019-01-13T11:34:00.003-05:002019-01-13T11:34:00.003-05:00My very deepest condolences.
Before I started blo...My very deepest condolences.<br /><br />Before I started blogging, I was reading your father's efforts, enjoying wit and word and wisdom, making me want to emulate.<br /><br />I never did, but I tried, and a time or two, he noticed and we exchanged emails.<br /><br />I'll miss him, but nothing like the depth that you'll miss him.<br /><br />Peace on you and may his memory continue forever.<br /><br />mostly cajunhttp://mostlycajun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-53787421616389875472019-01-13T08:03:01.399-05:002019-01-13T08:03:01.399-05:00Thank you for sharing your father with the blog wo...Thank you for sharing your father with the blog world. My life is richer for "knowing" him.<br /><br />He will be missed<br /><br />Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269114655802698386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-65996177346934761972019-01-13T01:12:23.479-05:002019-01-13T01:12:23.479-05:00We all knew this day would come, but it is still i...We all knew this day would come, but it is still impossible to believe that such a clear, human voice has been silenced.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing him with us. Undoubtedly you all sacrificed some of your privacy in allowing him to express himself so publicly. And another, less secure, family might have cringed at his wide-ranging and unpredictable sense of humor being on display for the world to see. But you loved him for who he was, and allowed others to fall in love with the real him... not some self-edited, g-rated version packaged for public consumption.<br /><br />Just as he honored *his* father by keeping his memory alive in name and spirit, you have honored him with your love and support... not just in adversity, but in good times as well.<br /><br />May you and your family be comforted among the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.treppenwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469868535926628214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-49681464387743868382019-01-13T00:21:05.442-05:002019-01-13T00:21:05.442-05:00What an inspiring man and father. He was larger th...What an inspiring man and father. He was larger than life.. a giver, an optimist, crazy funny. His legacy lives on in his amazing family and friends. Sending love from Philly.Meghan Keenernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-87062718728894084282019-01-12T23:53:43.933-05:002019-01-12T23:53:43.933-05:00The body leaves; the spirit remains.
Much love to...The body leaves; the spirit remains.<br /><br />Much love to you, his caretakers.<br /><br />And much love to Steve. Goodbye, friend.<br /><br />KevinKevin Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328790917314282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-79614842923872199882019-01-12T22:16:44.750-05:002019-01-12T22:16:44.750-05:00I've been staring at this screen for 15 minute...I've been staring at this screen for 15 minutes, rereading the post, looking off for a bit, then looking back, trying to think of what to say. It's not that I can't think of anything; it's that I think of too damn much and I hate those people that write books in the comments section. <br /><br />So I'll say only this: I came over here from Acidman's place, and he died in 2006, so I've been here awhile. Your dad could write with a lot of depth using very few words, a rare talent. I will miss his self-aggrandizement and time wastage. ALS is a helluva way to go and one he didn't deserve, but he never let the diagnosis become bigger than he was. I hope that I can face my end with as much dignity as he did, whatever drags me to it. <br /><br />My condolences and wishes for peace and comfort to you all.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984513515777297544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-38451777163681536792019-01-12T20:09:25.959-05:002019-01-12T20:09:25.959-05:00I'm profoundly sad he left us. Eternally grate...I'm profoundly sad he left us. Eternally grateful he was my friend. He made us feel like we were all part of your perfect family even when the connection was mostly virtual and sporadic. It makes me happy to know he got to enjoy a grandchild and was surrounded by your love until the last moment. <br /><br />I share your sorrow. I send my deepest condolences. Wish I could be at the funeral. Can only attend in spirit and sit a solitary shiva of my own making here in the Lone Star State. I will miss him always.<br /><br />May you and all who loved him find comfort in unexpected places when it's most needed. Libby Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915834698802726985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-29733892437800224862019-01-03T17:55:27.168-05:002019-01-03T17:55:27.168-05:00As someone else said, you and your words ARE a gif...As someone else said, you and your words ARE a gift. I really detest the fact that you're going through this and I deeply regret not having met you and your lovely Dee when I had the chance. Pammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15738873962224747387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-24682803270531330952019-01-03T08:55:29.850-05:002019-01-03T08:55:29.850-05:00Steve, you are an amazing guy, not many could do a...Steve, you are an amazing guy, not many could do and handle the situation with such humility and grace. The world could use you as an inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438013096355260670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-51015306799896337832019-01-02T21:28:17.107-05:002019-01-02T21:28:17.107-05:00Steve! How could you have possibly omitted our fav...Steve! How could you have possibly omitted our favorite -- the Booger Branch Road -- from this fascinating, erm, screed? Affectionately, your loving, newly-minted SILEricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602144303531594094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-28682202275995745412019-01-02T11:55:43.363-05:002019-01-02T11:55:43.363-05:00It's difficult to put into words how blessed I...It's difficult to put into words how blessed I was to meet you and your family a mere four months ago. All of you are in my prayers.baldilockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210427584232389760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-80606112448445611652019-01-01T19:35:17.878-05:002019-01-01T19:35:17.878-05:00Steve, you are amazing. You have always been an in...Steve, you are amazing. You have always been an inspiration, and a role (no pun intended here), to me, though I always came up short. Thanking you for allowing all a glimpse of your life. The love in your family is immense. I truly feel blessed to know you and your family. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676391062693575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890416885446831282.post-18872791462401997992019-01-01T18:50:44.374-05:002019-01-01T18:50:44.374-05:00You and your words are gifts. Thank you so much.You and your words are gifts. Thank you so much.Marsha Howlandnoreply@blogger.com