Posted by Racer on September 4, 2006, at 2:20:05
In reply to Re: RIP Steve Irwin *poss trigger*, posted by Estella on September 4, 2006, at 1:41:33
Estella, I'm not a fan, either, and I have a hard time not saying he died of hubris -- though I have no evidence to base that on.
Still, it saddens me, to a surprising extent. Maybe because I'm about his age. Maybe because I can empathize with his widow. Or maybe because I hope when my time comes I'll be able to say goodbye to my loved ones, and clean up my messes so they won't have to. Maybe because, somewhere deep inside myself that I hardly know exists, I think everyone should have the chance to make peace with God -- whatever flavor of God you like.
I don't know -- all I can say is that it saddens me more than I would have expected, and that it's way past my bedtime.
OK, everyone. I'm going to bed now -- and I'm taking the cat with me. You may now return to your regularly scheduled broadcasting...
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