Devastating news this week, Anne Marie in Philly died after a short illness. We met in person a couple of times, at a Blogger gathering a few years ago and for lunch in September 2019. If the Warrior Queen liked you, you knew it. She was a constant commenting on blogs, sending birthday, anniversary and Christmas cards. We had been trying to work out meeting in August for lunch. Her weekly Dance Party postings were legendary and showed her diverse taste in music. Her periodic "Hurls" truly revealed the depth of her feelings.
Five things I learned from Anne Marie?
- Origin is not destiny, you are not the family you came from, you are the family you make for yourself.
- When life gives you a second chance be fierce and grab it by the horns (or anything you can get a good grip on!)
- Don't accept the excuses of the haters, ever!
- If someone does not treat you with respect, say "fuck dat" and move on.
- Love everyone who treats you with dignity and respect.
Dance like no one's watching.
Sing like no one's listening.
Sing like no one's listening.
My heart breaks for Todd, the love of her life.
Life is fragile. Take care of yourself. Have fun along the way. Don't let others limit you. Don't tolerate hate. Be fierce, be a Warrior.
Sweet and sad post. One of my biggest regrets was missing that Bloggerpalooza and missing a chance to see “old blogger friends” again and meet new ones like you and Wicked Hamster.
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We could figure out how to gather again, those who are left, and those who are new
DeleteA great post and photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
DeleteShe was a trouper xx
ReplyDeleteShe survived a lot, and found happiness
DeleteAbout the third tribute I've heard to Ann Marie. She must have been very special to so many.
ReplyDeleteShe was kind to many
DeleteThose five things we can all learn from.
ReplyDeleteShe was a role model in many ways
DeleteThank you Travel for this lovely tribute. I would still be interested in meeting up somewhere when you are in the area. Reach me at my e-mail: tamgunther@verizon.net.
ReplyDeleteP.S. The photo is a wonderful memory! Thank you for your friendship with regards to Wicked Hamster.
Todd, we will try to get up there sometime this year, such a pretty area.
DeleteThat was lovely, Sweetie!
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteGreat tribute and fab photo! I'd forgotten about her "Stand back, Imma gonna hurl!" diatribes -- always fun to read!
ReplyDeleteSome real classics
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. This is such a wonderful tribute. Those are five very important lessons to learn.
ReplyDeleteShe would have loved meeting you
DeleteBeing a Warrior was her best lesson, just ahead of dancing in all its forms.
ReplyDeleteWe should plan a dance party
DeleteI regret I was never able to jump out of a cake for her one day. In drag or otherwise. I have some of the same lesson taken from her.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I can see you doing that! We need to put together a blogger gathering in her honor
DeleteShe was fantastic.
ReplyDeleteShe made me laugh like few people can.
And you are right, we should have a blog gathering in her honor. Totally.
The Anne Marie Road Trip Mystery Tour.
I'm in.
XOXO