I think I just wrote the most difficult hundred words ever.
MJ's mother passed away from a sudden and mysterious illness this afternoon. MJ telephoned from Adelaide to tell me.
At her request, I updated Cerebral Soup with a notice to her constant readers. How do you relate such tragic news to an unknown and invisible audience of near-strangers? Though I did my best, it didn't even approach adequate.
You did an elegant job.
I'm so sorry for MJ and her family.
there's no good way to do these kinds of things.
thanks for letting us know.
Andrew
I was just thinking of MJ and now my heart hurts for her. Your post on Cerebral Soup was more than adequate. There really are no perfect words but most any kind words from friends help.
The best writing is the honest writing. Thanks for informing us.
Agreed. You did a great job. There's no easy way to say this kind of thing.