Comments on: Once More, With Feeling

By: Stanley Diamond

Stanley Diamond — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:17:24 +0000

Dear Marilyn: I was trolling the Internet for updates on our family tree (I am your mom’s 3rd cousin) when I came across your blog. To say the least, I was overwhelmed by your words, your word picture and the tenderness of your tribute to your father. May his memory be for a blessing.

Stanley Diamond, Montreal

By: Banu Ogan

Banu Ogan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:15:34 +0000

This is such a beautifully written post and a wonderful tribute to your father. I’m so happy I came across your blog. I’m subscribing to it just now, after I press “submit comment”.

Banu

By: NCFoodie

NCFoodie — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:46:45 +0000

What a wonderful Dad! Who raised an equally wonderful daughter. Thank you for sharing this. It was touching and inspiring.

By: S and N

S and N — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:34:24 +0000

Marilyn, you are so generous. I read your blog for your wonderful stories, and your sense of humour and your solid, humanitarian world view, and, of course, the food.

I was so sorry to tune in after a long absence and to read that your world has been rocked this way. Thank you for posting that beautiful tribute to your father. He was a lucky man to have had a daughter like you.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:38:33 +0000

Mar, I’m so glad you posted this, for so many people to read your perfect words about one of the most marvelous guys ever. We all had so much respect and love for him. What a sweet, wonderful mensch.
Many long-distance hugs to you, until I see you again for more hugs in person. As someone said above, take care of yourself.

By: Shannan

Shannan — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:16:07 +0000

What a beautiful gift for your dear Dad and for everyone else who loved him. Your special and lovely way with words is apparent even in your heartbreak. Thank you for sharing this with us.

By: Debbie from Illinois

Debbie from Illinois — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:44:22 +0000

Sorry about your Dad. Take good care of yourself.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:28:01 +0000

Sorry for your loss but wishing you warmth and happiness for the Christmas season.

By: susan schwartz

susan schwartz — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:26:29 +0000

I came to your blog only recently – through the Eddie Ross post you did – and have enjoyed it thoroughly from the first read. I write from Montreal, where I was born and grew up and still live, but I have a Chicago connection. My best friend, Yona, also a native Montrealer, lives in Glencoe; her daughter went to New Trier and her son is there now. So I feel a bit of a connection on that level.

That said, your father sounds like a sweet soul. And you sound like someone who really loved her daddy. And so behind the lovely eulogy and your graceful writing, I sense the sadness and the pain and the hole of his absence you must all be feeling. My condolences – and I hope there is a measure of comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts of so many people.

Most sincerely, a devoted reader.

By: Sarah Hancock

Sarah Hancock — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:42:26 +0000

Based on your description, I wish I had known your dad. You write so beautifully. My condolences.