To My Friend: In Loving Memory

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Dahlias.

Photographed on Manhattan's Upper West Side on West 81st street at Central Park West.

Image: GrrlScientist, 29 June 2009 [larger view].

On the opposite side of the continent, a friend of mine was murdered by her husband, who then committed suicide. Their teen-aged daughter found their bodies. My friend was very active in the avicultural community, and bred her own flock of rare parrots. If I lived a few thousand miles closer, I would immediately drop everything to care for her flock of parrots as long as needed while her daughter and other family members sort things out. Alas, I cannot, but I am waiting to do what I can to help. Just tell me what you need and I'll contact my web of friends.

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So sorry to read that. :( That's so awful.

By MadScientist (not verified) on 30 Jun 2009 #permalink

That's horrendous!! I'll keep them in my thoughts. :(