I had one day back in Vermont before heading to Ohio for my aunts memorial. It happened to be the day that friends Duane (Duane) , Aaron (rebar) and Me (Zatar) were giving a Beta Bytes of knowledge talk on Burning man. The three of us worked togherer to tell a story about he origins, logistics and meaning of burning man. Duane talked about the background. I talked about camp life, culture and little about tech. Aaron finished up wby talking aabout the burning of the man.. and the temple burn He told a very moving story about fvisiting the Temple and finally being able to say good bye to a good friend of his from ho served with him in Afghanastan. He’d watched his friend unravel and finally commit suicide. He hadn’t found a way to say good bye to his friend… He wrote his friend a long letter and committed it to the burn. and felt the closure he was looking for.. it was a deeply moving story.. and you could tell the audience appreciated it.
I think we gave folks a good overview of burning man and why we go. I think we may have found some like minded folks who would want to go out there with us sometime
I I am back in Vermont and have several Blog post still to do about my last few days in Portland… But I didn’t want to miss this important one. Today is my dad, Hugh Cohn’s, yahrzeit.… That’s the day you bark I loved one’s death day and my tradition.… I woke up thinking about my dad… What a great and fun and wonderful human person. I miss him every day… There are many days I still talk to him.
he was such a great role model and how to treat people pathetic he was balanced, and kind… Two things that I aspire to learn from him.
I woke today and printed a picture of him . It was a very proud moment for him… The day he got his masters degree in public health. I was so proud of him… More importantly he was so proud of himself. He genuinely loved helping other people… That’s why he chose public health. Iimprovised a yahrzeit candle… I know many traditions have the same custom of lighting a candle on the day of someone’s death.… It was nice doing the small ritual with him And for him.
Papa… I love you ! You are so much a part of me and the rest of your family
Today we used all the sunshine to get more painting done on Gabes house… I had to head back to Vermont for some work stuff.. diane is following a day and a half later. It feels strange to be heading home before things are completely done.. but it’s almost done. Gabe dropped me off at my overnight flight
It was a great visit !
We started with a birthday walk at Laurelhurst Park.. one of Novas vfavorite places..
when we got home, we had just enough time to take max, becky and nova to the wonderful crystal springs garden on the campus of reed college. It was amazingly beautiful.. so many flowers !
We then drove home, Picked up Max and beys luggage and took them to the airport.. It was so great hanging out with them
Later that night Gabe and Sam st up a special birthday party for nova.. .. She loved the attention..
We love our granddogs !.. (See you soon too Violet !)
