John Burroughs,
a.k.a. Jesus Crisis, is a pacifist, poet, playwright, musician, composer, bibliophile, and seeker in Elyria, Ohio.
Co-founder (with Dianne Borsenik) of the monthly Lix and Kix Poetry Extravaganza and the annual winter wordfest known as Snoetry, John is also the
founding editor and publisher for Crisis Chronicles Press and a regular contributor to the Cleveland
Poetics and Ohio Poetry Association blogs. Since 2011 he has served as the OPA's webmaster pro tem.
John founded a loose association called Poets of Lorain County, under whose auspices he's hosted regular open mic and
featured poet events at the Avon Lake Public Library and the Lorain Arts Council's
737 Gallery, as well as the PoetryElyria series at Jim's Coffeehouse and Diner, the Scott M. Duncan
Photography studio and other venues in his hometown.
John's work has appeared on stages in four states, as well as in numerous journals, and he is the author of five poetry chapbooks:
Two broadsides featuring his work, For Change Is and Low Kay Shun, are available from NightBallet Press. His fifth chapbook, Water
Works, is forthcoming in 2012 from Recycled Karma Press.
1/29/2008 8:36 AM
Chris Brooks wrote:
I'm so sorry for both Geri and you and your family. You will all be in my prayers.
When you are up to doing so, is there anything you could share about your mother-in-law? A few memories that you particularly remember her by? It would be nice to hear about who she was and how she touched your life.
Thank you, Chris. I definitely want to do that at some point.... I suspect Geri will as well. A few days ago she tried to post a blog in which she talked some about her mother. But when she hit the "post" button her blog vanished and she received an error message from MySpace. Perhaps it wasn't time yet....
One thing for now... Rosemary always loved people and conversation. Nowhere was this more evident than at the grocery store. She would dote on every strange baby she passed, show off pictures of her beautiful granddaughters and great-grandchildren, talk at length with the cashier.... The last time I took her to Kroger's to pick up "a couple of things," it took us about two hours to get through the store. LOL. And everybody loved her.
1/29/2008 8:04 PMElena wrote:
When you love and lose a mother it is one of the hardest losses in life. I know this since I have lost father, mother, husband and sister recently. But they go on in our thoughts and we keep them immortal by remembrance. Peace, love, health and happiness to all who mourn. Elena Reply to this
1/31/2008 8:34 AM
Linda and Dad wrote:
Hello Geri and John, So sorry to hear about Geri's mom. I know from things you and Geri have said that she was one very sweet lady. One thing I do know for sure about her..she gave our family a very nice daughter in law. Writing memories is very good for you all, when you are ready. It gives you joy, smiles, tears,healing and a booklet about "Rosemary" to "share her " with the little ones that are growing up in your family. Love you all, Linda and Dad Reply to this
2/2/2008 10:03 PMbarbie wrote:
Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! This was a loving memorial to an obviously much loved mother and grandmother. Again, I am sorry for your loss. barbie Reply to this
sending lots of love and hugs to all of you.
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Thank you.
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Above, I've added a link to a video remembrance of Rosemary.
Here it is as well:
http://www.keepsakenetwork.com/video.aspx?Film=929
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My sincerest thoughts and deepest sympathies to you and your family...
**hugs**
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Thanks, Trina.
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What a beautiful tribute. Sorry you and Geri are having to go through this. All my love.
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Thank you, Mama!
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I am sorry for your loss. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you. We appreciate it....
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My deepest sympathy to both Geri and you.
Peace and love, Elena
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Thank you, Elena.
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Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Thanks, Terese.
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Oh, dear. I'm sorry. Give Geri my best wishes.
Peace,
K
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Thank you, Kathy. I will. Peace...
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Please tell Mrs. JC that she is in my thought and that her mother had a wonderful smile.
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I will... and she did. Thank you, Lisa.
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I'm so sorry for both Geri and you and your family. You will all be in my prayers.
When you are up to doing so, is there anything you could share about your mother-in-law? A few memories that you particularly remember her by? It would be nice to hear about who she was and how she touched your life.
Chris
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Thank you, Chris. I definitely want to do that at some point.... I suspect Geri will as well. A few days ago she tried to post a blog in which she talked some about her mother. But when she hit the "post" button her blog vanished and she received an error message from MySpace. Perhaps it wasn't time yet....
One thing for now... Rosemary always loved people and conversation. Nowhere was this more evident than at the grocery store. She would dote on every strange baby she passed, show off pictures of her beautiful granddaughters and great-grandchildren, talk at length with the cashier.... The last time I took her to Kroger's to pick up "a couple of things," it took us about two hours to get through the store. LOL. And everybody loved her.
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What a beautiful woman. I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
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Indeed beautiful... inside and out. Thanks, Adriane.
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She was a cool lady, great conversation and I remember a lot of smiles. Love you guys.
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You're absolutely right. Thanks, bro! We love you, too....
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When you love and lose a mother it is one
of the hardest losses in life. I know this
since I have lost father, mother, husband and sister recently. But they go on in our thoughts and we keep them immortal by remembrance. Peace, love, health and happiness to all who mourn. Elena
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Amen... and thank you very much, Elena.
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good looking woman. 2 and a half years younger than my mom, died 2 and a half years after mom.... weird.
sometimes it's better this way.
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Weird indeed....
Gracias, mi amigo.
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Hello Geri and John,
So sorry to hear about Geri's mom. I know from things you and Geri have said that she was one very sweet lady. One thing I do know for sure about her..she gave our family a very nice daughter in law. Writing memories is very good for you all, when you are ready. It gives you joy, smiles, tears,healing and a booklet about "Rosemary" to "share her " with the little ones that are growing up in your family. Love you all, Linda and Dad
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Thank you very much! We love you, too!
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Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! This was a loving memorial to an obviously much loved mother and grandmother. Again, I am sorry for your loss. barbie
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Thank you, Barbie!
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