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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

In Memory

 
Mom crosses over.
       
Gretchen Bolingbroke
1940-2025
 
Raised two children as a single mother working multiple jobs.
Became a Visual Basic programmer in her 70s. 
  
She always wanted me to get off the computer and go outside.
 
She would have been proud of this blog anyway.  
 
 
Proceeds from July's Patreon will go to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Donations to that organization or to your local chapter (or equivalent organization in your country) are appreciated.
 
I will need a little more time. 
 
 
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM

    My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I hope you told about the blog to her, even if your text suggests otherwise. She for sure would have approved.

    -Miikka

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  2. POJuly 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM

    My condolences.

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  3. LoneStarJuly 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM

    My condolences from Canary Islands, get well mr crpgaddict

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  4. Rowan LipkovitsJuly 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Take as much time as you need!

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  5. LarryFarrJuly 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM

    So sorry. Truly, take the time you need. Losing your mom - at any age - is tough. Take care.

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  6. MrRoivasJuly 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM

    May her memory be a blessing.

    I’m sorry it has to one a blessing now.

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    1. MrRoivasJuly 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM

      I’m sorry it has to be a blessing now.

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  7. lebkinJuly 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM

    Take all the time you need. We'll be here when you get back to writing and publishing.

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  8. ArthegallJuly 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM

    So sorry for your loss, Chet.

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  9. JasperAKJuly 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM

    You have my sincerest condolences

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  10. AlphabeticalAnonymousJuly 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM

    Very sorry to hear it. Best wishes through this dark time.

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  11. rdpeytonJuly 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM

    Take care of yourself, Chet.

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  12. DaakmoreJuly 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM

    Condolences, take all the time you need, family is way more important.

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  13. LanHawkJuly 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM

    Best wishes to you and your family and brighter times ahead.

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  14. Shan McLaughlinJuly 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM

    My deepest sympathies, Chet. Take care of yourself, and only come back when you are ready.

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  15. Scott GageJuly 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM

    Condolences to you and all your loved ones

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  16. stepped pyramidsJuly 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM

    Condolences and best wishes. We'll be here, reading the wonderful archives.

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  17. BJuly 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM

    Frequent reader, infrequent commenter.

    She did good.

    Hope you find your peace. The only guarantee we get with age is loss, but it's how we manage it that matters. Don't forget that if you're in the dark you're likely to be eaten by a grue

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  18. Miguel RamirezJuly 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM

    So sorry for your loss Chet. Please accept the condolences of a very long term reader of this blog. Beautiful choice of picture to memorialise her as well. Keep well and don't get eaten by a grue.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM

    Sorry for your loss. I’ve been reading this blog for years. Find your peace.

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  20. AhabJuly 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM

    Best wishes. May her life and memory inspire and comfort.

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  21. RobertJuly 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM

    Chet, so very sorry for your loss - deepest condolences to you and your family.

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