Remembering Janet: The day before surgery

Saturday, May 14, 2011

The day before surgery

Janet asked me to take pictures of her, and remember her that way. She's 44 in this pictures, and looks pretty much like the silly, geeky, talented and affectionate girl I married. Well, she lost the bangs in 1990, as so many of us did.

I hope that the possibly apocryphal tribe that believes your soul is stolen by cameras is right. I like to think I have part of her soul here.

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WhywudyabreeditMay 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM
There are many many parts of Janet that are with you, including part, if not all of her soul.
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About this

On May 10th, 2011, I lost my wife, flute teacher, duet partner, editor, collaborator, dog trainer, fellow adventurer, lover, inspiration, support and best friend.

We married out of college, and for 23 years, we tried our dardest to spend as little time apart as possible.

She fought off three cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, heart problems, and seizures, yet somehow managed to have a successful music career, travel the world and work with me (by which I mean, drive me) on several other projects.

The fourth cancer was pancreatic, and it took her away. She passed at home, surrounded by friends and family. We played music for her as best we could.

But it doesn't change the fact that she's gone.

This blog is really for me. I want to write down random things I remember about her. No huge eulogies, just the minitiae of her life. There will be other places to put up her work and such. Here is for me, and perhaps for those who knew her as well.