I still miss you franz always . That Penetrating look, your wisdom , your attentiveness, your caring ,empathy ,generosity and wonderful long conversations . A lover of eclectic music and spirited playful silly fun stuff. I miss all your sides of wisdom , humor, food and adventure. And the gentleman’s side from antiquity that would rise from within you to greet another guest when out and about . You were a silly yet knowledgeable serious chameleon of clothing styles from uniforms to mounted police or dressing as Nanook of the north inuit in a snowy blizzard . You could appear dressed as anyone at any time. You could still be excited with your special finds and intentioned purchases and gifts. “Little prezzies “ . It was such fun. You loved life and living . If you did not know something your natural curiosity got you investigating the subject . I loved you so dearly for years and miss so deeply . No one entertained another quite like you could. A good chef and a lover of good wine coffee and food . I was never bored with you but energized with life and friendship . We could make hours fly by faster than seconds go round the dial. You had better wait for me wherever you are because I need another lifetime of long conversations about anything and everything , some jovial competition , some more wisdom and a big hug ! I don’t know anyone who could fill your place and I miss you all the time. My phone seems lifeless without you ! You had better be around when the rest of us come to visit you !

Remembering the dragonfly.