You know me here because, when I was 11 months old - according to my mother - we were sitting in a park in Denver, when a P-38 flew over (it’s an airplane that’s so distinctive in design that even my mother knew what it was) and I pointed up and screamed “O-pane!” It was my first word.
Heartfelt condolences. Yep, Putin has guaranteed himself a place in hell right next to Hitler and all the rest of the scum of history. So sorry about your friend.
This made me cry. I am so sorry for your loss, for the WORLD'S loss for that fine man who was not only an artist but a genuinely good man who cared for ferals. Hearts that big should not be taken out by heartless war criminals. Ever.
Model artist 🌿 Valery Grygorenko 🌿 TC's friend is dead. 🌿 Thank you, for sharing a glimpse of Val with us, along with his vibrant story-like. pictures. You piloted this one, TC, with the "O-pane" liftoff. 'Confirmed."
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your dear and talented friend! My heart goes out to those wonderful cats who will suffer so without Valery. Thank you, TC, for your poignant story and glimpses into your life and your work.
This war breaks my heart daily. How it must break yours! This morning, when Volodymyr Zelensky showed a video to Congress, I burst into tears again. This war has been called a holy war by the Patriarch of Moscow! How could a "man of God" be so wrong? This is an unholy and evil slaughter of Innocents!
For you, TC. I have sent this to what seems like too many people grieving the loss of someone close. From your description, Valery sounds like a kindred spirit to you. Comforting words from Kahlil Gibran.
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
I'm feeling so much sorrow and fury. That one vainglorious megalomaniac stunted runt of a man can steal and extinguish the future of your friendship with Valery has me in tears TC. How many thousands of others' lives and relationships is he destroying? Children losing parents forever.
From “o-pane” (I laughed delightedly at the visual) to “my friend prob killed feeding the cats he looked after (I wept sorrowfully thinking how hard to be left behind grieving for a friend so recently vibrant).
The horror unfolding in Ukraine is ongoing. We watch the news video and feel sorrow. When it’s personal, it twists the knife in our hearts. So sorry, TC. 💔
My condolences. Your life is certainly interesting, vicariously experienced by me. The picture from Peter Tunley haunt me. I feel a kinships with these strangers that came to mind as I read your blog today.
Heartfelt condolences. Yep, Putin has guaranteed himself a place in hell right next to Hitler and all the rest of the scum of history. So sorry about your friend.
This made me cry. I am so sorry for your loss, for the WORLD'S loss for that fine man who was not only an artist but a genuinely good man who cared for ferals. Hearts that big should not be taken out by heartless war criminals. Ever.
Model artist 🌿 Valery Grygorenko 🌿 TC's friend is dead. 🌿 Thank you, for sharing a glimpse of Val with us, along with his vibrant story-like. pictures. You piloted this one, TC, with the "O-pane" liftoff. 'Confirmed."
Knowing you knowing Valery (carer of cats) now makes it personal for me. This more than sucks. So sorry, TC.
Condolences TC 💔… I’ve spent a lifetime trying my best not to hate … but my hatred for Putin and Manchin is drowning my better intentions.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your dear and talented friend! My heart goes out to those wonderful cats who will suffer so without Valery. Thank you, TC, for your poignant story and glimpses into your life and your work.
This war breaks my heart daily. How it must break yours! This morning, when Volodymyr Zelensky showed a video to Congress, I burst into tears again. This war has been called a holy war by the Patriarch of Moscow! How could a "man of God" be so wrong? This is an unholy and evil slaughter of Innocents!
Very sorry for your loss, TC. And the kitties, too.
For you, TC. I have sent this to what seems like too many people grieving the loss of someone close. From your description, Valery sounds like a kindred spirit to you. Comforting words from Kahlil Gibran.
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
Kahlil Gibran
I'm feeling so much sorrow and fury. That one vainglorious megalomaniac stunted runt of a man can steal and extinguish the future of your friendship with Valery has me in tears TC. How many thousands of others' lives and relationships is he destroying? Children losing parents forever.
From “o-pane” (I laughed delightedly at the visual) to “my friend prob killed feeding the cats he looked after (I wept sorrowfully thinking how hard to be left behind grieving for a friend so recently vibrant).
Holding you in thought and appreciation, TC.
Slavi Ukraini! Godspeed, Valery.
Goddamn you warmongers. Go to hell.
The horror unfolding in Ukraine is ongoing. We watch the news video and feel sorrow. When it’s personal, it twists the knife in our hearts. So sorry, TC. 💔
Heartbreaking. And such a horrible loss of talent for all of humanity .So sorry,TC.
My heart aches. Valery's memory and art will endure. What a talented artist.
My condolences. Your life is certainly interesting, vicariously experienced by me. The picture from Peter Tunley haunt me. I feel a kinships with these strangers that came to mind as I read your blog today.
https://www.facebook.com/fred.menz/posts/10226730097299335
Now, the memories kick in, damn it anyways 😢