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Good Riddance 2016
Author: BobR
Date: 12/28/2016 13:50:57
As the year 2016 progressed, it seemed we were continually punched in the gut with news of yet another beloved (and occasionally not so beloved) person passing away. Some lived long fulfilling lives; others were taken way too soon, sometimes in their prime. This list is by no means all-inclusive, and some may argue I've left off someone important, but that is of course subjective. This is my personal list of people that were larger than life in my world (mostly good, but a few bad apples as well). Your results may vary - feel free to add your own in the comments.
In chronological order:
We look forward to 2017 with some trepidation. No one knows for sure what the future will bring, but after Jan 20th, things will be very different indeed, and likely not for the better. Here's hoping our list is shorter at the end of next year.
In chronological order:
- David Bowie
- Alan Rickman
- Glen Frey
- Abe Vigoda
- Paul Kantner
- Maurice White
- Antonin Scalia
- Harper Lee
- Pat Conroy
- Nancy Reagan
- George Martin
- Garry Shandling
- Patty Duke
- Merle Haggard
- Doris Roberts
- Prince
- Billy Paul
- Morley Safer
- Muhammed Ali
- Elie Wiesel
- Michael Cimino
- Fyvush Finkel
- John McLaughlin
- Toots Thielemans
- Gene Wilder
- Phyllis Schlafly
- Lady Chablis
- Stanley “Buckwheat†Dural Jr.
- Janet Reno
- Leonard Cohen
- The American Dream (election day)
- Robert Vaughn
- Leon Russell
- Gwen Ifill
- Florence Henderson
- Fidel Castro
- John Glenn
- Alan Thicke
- Zsa Zsa Gabor
- George Michael
- Carrie Fisher
We look forward to 2017 with some trepidation. No one knows for sure what the future will bring, but after Jan 20th, things will be very different indeed, and likely not for the better. Here's hoping our list is shorter at the end of next year.
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Comment by 
Raine on 12/28/2016 13:55:29
Raine on 12/28/2016 13:55:29
Good Morning Everyone, We have returned, intact and mostly sane. 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 14:01:20
Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 14:01:20
Greetings fellow Commies.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/28/2016 14:07:04
wickedpam on 12/28/2016 14:07:04
Morning 
*hums Lily Allen's Fuck You song to 2016*
*hums Lily Allen's Fuck You song to 2016*
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 14:29:44
Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 14:29:44
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
*hums Lily Allen's Fuck You song to 2016*
Comment by wickedpam on 12/28/2016 14:40:23
Yep, that too
wickedpam on 12/28/2016 14:40:23
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
*hums Lily Allen's Fuck You song to 2016*
Yep, that too
Comment by 
BobR on 12/28/2016 15:26:20
"Forgot" would indicate an accident or oversight on my part. As I mentioned in the blog, I included the ones that were larger-than-life in my world.
However - he apparently belongs on YOUR personal list.
BobR on 12/28/2016 15:26:20
Quote by Mondobubba:
Psst, Bobber, you forgot Ron Glass
"Forgot" would indicate an accident or oversight on my part. As I mentioned in the blog, I included the ones that were larger-than-life in my world.
However - he apparently belongs on YOUR personal list.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 15:26:26
There are stores in Vegas and Bethlehem, PA. I'm still trying to figure out why there is a Carnegie Deli in Bethlehem. Ah, it is in the casino.
Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 15:26:26
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!
2016 isn't done yet kids.
There are stores in Vegas and Bethlehem, PA. I'm still trying to figure out why there is a Carnegie Deli in Bethlehem. Ah, it is in the casino.
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/28/2016 15:27:23
TriSec on 12/28/2016 15:27:23
We've got my own mother to add to the list, a couple of local politicos that were part of the fabric of Waltham for decades, and some Friends of Scouting whose loss was felt by many.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 15:31:17
Joke, Bobber, joke. Sheesh.
Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 15:31:17
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Psst, Bobber, you forgot Ron Glass
"Forgot" would indicate an accident or oversight on my part. As I mentioned in the blog, I included the ones that were larger-than-life in my world.
However - he apparently belongs on YOUR personal list.
Joke, Bobber, joke. Sheesh.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/28/2016 15:35:33
Will in Chicago on 12/28/2016 15:35:33
Good morning, bloggers!
2016 has been a rough year for me personally. My Aunt Marlene passed. Two Facebook friends also died.
Here are two songs that help me when I am reflecting on life and loss:
2016 has been a rough year for me personally. My Aunt Marlene passed. Two Facebook friends also died.
Here are two songs that help me when I am reflecting on life and loss:
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/28/2016 15:53:07
Scoopster on 12/28/2016 15:53:07
MoJo: Russia's been mining Trump for intel for five years, in exchange for business favors
And now they'll leverage every little thing they learned against him since he'll be President.
And now they'll leverage every little thing they learned against him since he'll be President.
Comment by BobR on 12/28/2016 16:09:09
Snarky, Mondo, snarky... Sheesh...
BobR on 12/28/2016 16:09:09
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Psst, Bobber, you forgot Ron Glass
"Forgot" would indicate an accident or oversight on my part. As I mentioned in the blog, I included the ones that were larger-than-life in my world.
However - he apparently belongs on YOUR personal list.
Joke, Bobber, joke. Sheesh.
Snarky, Mondo, snarky... Sheesh...
Comment by Raine on 12/28/2016 16:09:34
MoJo reported Months ago that Russia had a Kompromat on Trump. I swear to good, we are in deep doo.
Raine on 12/28/2016 16:09:34
Quote by Scoopster:
MoJo: Russia's been mining Trump for intel for five years, in exchange for business favors
And now they'll leverage every little thing they learned against him since he'll be President.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/28/2016 17:13:22
Scoopster on 12/28/2016 17:13:22
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 18:58:58
Raine, I think this is the article you mentioned. The date on this 10/31/2016.
Mondobubba on 12/28/2016 18:58:58
Quote by Raine:MoJo reported Months ago that Russia had a Kompromat on Trump. I swear to good, we are in deep doo.Quote by Scoopster:
MoJo: Russia's been mining Trump for intel for five years, in exchange for business favors
And now they'll leverage every little thing they learned against him since he'll be President.
Raine, I think this is the article you mentioned. The date on this 10/31/2016.
Comment by Raine on 12/28/2016 19:29:11
Raine on 12/28/2016 19:29:11
Good for HRC, She getting a spa day!
Hillary at breakfast this morning at Mohonk Mountain House, upstate New York. Photo by my former NYT colleague Mike Smith. pic.twitter.com/yyrVQT43vt
— carolynryan (@carolynryan) December 28, 2016
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/28/2016 20:12:17
He was on Barney Miller.
livingonli on 12/28/2016 20:12:17
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Psst, Bobber, you forgot Ron Glass
"Forgot" would indicate an accident or oversight on my part. As I mentioned in the blog, I included the ones that were larger-than-life in my world.
However - he apparently belongs on YOUR personal list.
Joke, Bobber, joke. Sheesh.
Snarky, Mondo, snarky... Sheesh...
He was on Barney Miller.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/29/2016 01:42:51
Will in Chicago on 12/29/2016 01:42:51
Debbie Reynolds has been hospitalized. I hope that she will be well. Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's daughter, must be in a state of shock.
Comment by Raine on 12/29/2016 01:47:48
She has died.
Raine on 12/29/2016 01:47:48
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Debbie Reynolds has been hospitalized. I hope that she will be well. Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's daughter, must be in a state of shock.
She has died.
Comment by Raine on 12/29/2016 01:59:00
Can you Imaqgine how Todd, Debbie's son, Carrie's borther is feeling right now?
I can't.
Raine on 12/29/2016 01:59:00
Quote by Raine:Quote by Will in Chicago:
Debbie Reynolds has been hospitalized. I hope that she will be well. Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's daughter, must be in a state of shock.
She has died.
Can you Imaqgine how Todd, Debbie's son, Carrie's borther is feeling right now?
I can't.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/29/2016 02:36:28
Both Todd and Billie are probably in a state of shock. As much as I have come to hate this year, their pain is something that I would not wish on an enemy.
Will in Chicago on 12/29/2016 02:36:28
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:Quote by Will in Chicago:
Debbie Reynolds has been hospitalized. I hope that she will be well. Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's daughter, must be in a state of shock.
She has died.
Can you Imaqgine how Todd, Debbie's son, Carrie's borther is feeling right now?
I can't.
Both Todd and Billie are probably in a state of shock. As much as I have come to hate this year, their pain is something that I would not wish on an enemy.