Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
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Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
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Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#2My condolences. May you find comfort in the good memories.
Last year, I lost my dad. He was 57; He died on his birthday. I miss his quirky sense of humor.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#3I realize this isn't exactly Hacker News, but sharing the source of my inspiration brings me more comfort than just about anything I've ever posted here. She was the perfect mother for an introverted, achievement-oriented nerd trying to find his way in the world. Thanks for letting me share.
[UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.]
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#4My condolences, Ed. Your mom sounds like an awesome person.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#5My condolences; I am sorry for your loss.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#6I realize this isn't exactly Hacker News, but sharing the source of my inspiration brings me more comfort than just about anything I've ever posted here. She was the perfect mother for an introverted, achievement-oriented nerd trying to find his way in the world. Thanks for letting me share. [UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.]
By the authority invested in me by a highly arbitrary karma algorithm, I decree that people with sufficient HN karma get to make a post inviting other HN members to mourn the passing of their mother.
When we have to -- but not before; remember that we are nothing if not lean and agile -- we can have the debate about the karma cutoff for mourning. My initial proposal is: 1.
(Incidentally, more condolences, and I apologize if it is inappropriate to be slightly silly at the memorial. It's my family tradition. I can't let my late grandfather down. ;)
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#7I am sorry for your loss, Ed.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#8Requiescat in pace.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#9I realize this isn't exactly Hacker News, but sharing the source of my inspiration brings me more comfort than just about anything I've ever posted here. She was the perfect mother for an introverted, achievement-oriented nerd trying to find his way in the world. Thanks for letting me share. [UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot to me.]
I'm glad for you having such a great person as inspiration in your life.
My condoleances for her passing.
Re: Betty Weissman (mother of edw519) 1930-2011
#10Wow ... I hope my kids feel that way about me when I leave this world. I know you'll miss her physical presence, but I get the sense that you carry so much of her with you that you'll never feel that she's left you.
But I'll add my condolences for that physical loss.