JOINING SERENDIPITY

The Unexpected Passage of Time, by Rich Paschall When I tried to get serious about blog writing a dozen years ago, I noticed many people were working together. Blogs and vlogs were joining forces. …

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Stephen Raymond Perak
23 June 1950 - 13 December 2025

"Steve cherished time with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed weekly bike rides with lifelong friends….Stephen will be remembered for his strong work ethic, generosity, and unwavering commitment to help others.”

https://www.montereyherald.com/obituaries/stephen-raymond-perak-monterey/

#RestInPeace #MontereyCounty

Stephen Raymond Perak Obituary

Stephen “Steve” Raymond Perak, born June 23, 1950, passed away on December 13, 2025, of natural causes. He lived in Monterey, California.Steve was a lifelong general contractor and handyman who was always willing to share his knowledge and teach his trade to family and friends. He was happiest when working on a project, fixing something […]

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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

OBLIVION, n. The state or condition in which the wicked cease from struggling and the dreary are at rest. Fame’s eternal dumping ground. Cold storage for high hopes. A place where ambitious authors meet their works without pride and their betters without envy. A dormitory without an alarm clock.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Oblivion,” The Devil’s Dictionary (1911)

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Bierce, Ambrose - "Oblivion," The Devil's Dictionary (1911) | WIST Quotations

OBLIVION, n. The state or condition in which the wicked cease from struggling and the dreary are at rest. Fame’s eternal dumping ground. Cold storage for high hopes. A place where ambitious authors meet their works without pride and their betters without envy. A dormitory without an alarm clock. Originally…

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Louis "Louie” Rothstein
August 26, 1941- December 20, 2025

"His sons recall his endless patience in teaching them how to ride bikes, fish, or play baseball.”

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/louis-rothstein-obituary?id=60412156

#RestInPeace #MontereyCounty #Salinas #VietnamVeteran

Khaleda Zia Demise: PM मोदी ने पुरानी तस्वीर के साथ दी श्रद्धांजलि, जानें BNP चीफ की बीमारी और राजनीतिक सफर #KhaledaZia #PMModi #BangladeshPolitics #BNP #Tribute #IndiaBangladesh #WorldNews #Dhaka #RestInPeace #PoliticalNewsHindi

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BNP chief Khaleda Zia : బంగ్లాదేశ్ మాజీ ప్రధాని ఖలీదా జియా మృతి రాజకీయాల్లో శోకం

BNP chief Khaleda Zia : దీర్ఘకాలిక అనారోగ్యంతో బంగ్లాదేశ్ మాజీ ప్రధాని, BNP అధ్యక్షురాలు ఖలీదా జియా ఢాకాలోని అపోలో...

Vaartha

She smiled through sorrow, and I gave all I had 💔✨. Five years of love vanished with her death, leaving me with emptiness and memories that still burn. 🌹 #LoveAndLoss #ForeverInMyHeart #RestInPeace

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Our True Love, Peace And Harmony

She smiled through sorrow, and I gave all I had to keep her joy alive. Five years of love vanished with her death, leaving me with emptiness, unanswered questions, and a memory that still burns bri…

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