tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post116919272339189664..comments2023-04-24T22:31:27.783-07:00Comments on Donita Curioso: Letting goDonita Curiosohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1170202882822378862007-01-30T16:21:00.000-08:002007-01-30T16:21:00.000-08:00Dear Donita, I'll always remember Jim as a fun, s...Dear Donita,<BR/> I'll always remember Jim as a fun, smart, talented guy. I remember when he showed me how to design a digital synthesizer. I remember when he bought a little Casio mini keyboard and made it do crazy things. I remember jamming with him and the guys.<BR/> Thank you for sharing so much of your experience here. It's so hard to believe that it's been 34 years, and that now Jim has moved on. I just wanted to tell you that he is vividly in my thoughts, and that my heart is with you and your family.<BR/>With love,<BR/>Dave BringhurstAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169436013807488972007-01-21T19:20:00.000-08:002007-01-21T19:20:00.000-08:00Ben- Thanks for writing, sweetie. I know Jim enjo...Ben- Thanks for writing, sweetie. I know Jim enjoyed being around you, too. You have a certain lightness and energy that's fun to be with. Yes, finding humor is essential to the healing process. But you know the crowd I hang out with. You know our nature. Finding funny in all this pain makes it all more bearable and helps us look forward to the future.Donita Curiosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169421360365449032007-01-21T15:16:00.000-08:002007-01-21T15:16:00.000-08:00As I read through this I began to cry knowing that...As I read through this I began to cry knowing that one of my favorite (adult) friend is gone. I admire how you stay strong through this, I admire even more that you can still find the humor in life. <BR/><BR/>Love you Donita<BR/><BR/>and I miss you Jim<BR/><BR/>~BenjaminAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169309748045283622007-01-20T08:15:00.000-08:002007-01-20T08:15:00.000-08:00Sarah & Kaitlyn- Thank you very much. LIndsay an...Sarah & Kaitlyn- Thank you very much. LIndsay and Kyle always talk about you guys. Kaitlyn, I remember when you visited last summer. They talked about that a lot. Sarah, you're one of Kyle's dearest friends. I think it's awesome they got to visit with you two over Christmas. I have followed your conversations on DA. Thank you for your kind words here. I know one day we'll meet in person. I'm gonna make it back there one of these days. It would have been nice for you to meet Jim.<BR/><BR/> Thank you both for the comfort you have given Lindsay and Kyle. Kyle only really knew Jim for about a year but in that time they had grown very close and they had such fun together. Lindsay will miss her dad, Kyle will miss his very good friend.Donita Curiosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169292517956431272007-01-20T03:28:00.000-08:002007-01-20T03:28:00.000-08:00Dear Mrs. Smith,While I know we've never had the c...Dear Mrs. Smith,<BR/><BR/>While I know we've never had the chance to meet in person, I've met your daughter Lindsay and also Kyle through their artwork on Deviant Art and also in person on two wonderful occassions. My name is Kaitlyn, I live in New Jersey and Kyle and Lindsay came down to visit me while the two of them were staying with Kyle's family up this way. I adore Lindsay. It really was an amazing opertunity to come across such a wonderful girl and make such a great new friend, so hearing any kind of grim news coming from the direction of someone who has been so sweet and cheery is truly something to stomach. I'm very, very sorry for your loss. Your husband seems like a wonderful person, I wish I could have at least had the opertunity to have been introduced to he and yourself when I visited last summer. He sounds like an amazing man, someone who made a lot of people happy. And it makes complete sense, looking at the wonderful person that Lindsay is. <BR/>I admire your courage and strength through this. The essence of peace that you have described through this hard time in your life, I find to be truly uplifting. You and your family are a very loving and great inspiration. My family wishes you, Lindsay, Kyle, and the rest of your family and friends the very best. <BR/><BR/>All our love, <BR/>Kaitlyn Ritter and family <3Kaitlyn Ritterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493029932210131582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169285909367301292007-01-20T01:38:00.000-08:002007-01-20T01:38:00.000-08:00Mrs. Smith,I know you don't really know me, but I ...Mrs. Smith,<BR/><BR/>I know you don't really know me, but I wanted to tell you I am so sorry to hear about this. It's just a terrible tragedy, and I am full of regret that I'll never get to meet the man who helped you give us such a wonderful Lindsay.<BR/><BR/>My condolences, poor as they are, are all I have to give. May the love that so many people feel for all of you walk beside you and prop you up when you feel weak.<BR/><BR/>--Sarah, Kyle's friend and Lindsay's SarahBeeBluePlastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13257821658643459321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169260733380032662007-01-19T18:38:00.000-08:002007-01-19T18:38:00.000-08:00Whaddaya crazy? You'll freeze! We can accommodat...Whaddaya crazy? You'll freeze! We can accommodate you, no problem. I have a double sized air mattress. We'll put you in the living room.<BR/><BR/>Come on down! It'll be great seeing you.Donita Curiosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169256862918963472007-01-19T17:34:00.000-08:002007-01-19T17:34:00.000-08:00Oh, Doni.Yesterday when I called your message mach...Oh, Doni.<BR/><BR/>Yesterday when I called your message machine I got Jim's voice, too. I kinda lost it at work. Having lost so many close to me recently, I so understand the love and sweetness that comes with someone you're very close to passing. It's hard to explain, but it's real. <BR/><BR/>Jon and I are planning to take next Friday off and come down. Can we bring a tent and camp on your property? We want to be low impact, and we have a great tent! Please post more details as they become available, and the northern contingent will get their pieces together.<BR/><BR/>Love to you, Lindsay, and Paige, Gracey, and Boz, and all of Jim's loyal family and friends.<BR/><BR/>Mary & JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169253546971051662007-01-19T16:39:00.000-08:002007-01-19T16:39:00.000-08:00Casey- How sweet of you to write! Heh, heh! Yeah...Casey- How sweet of you to write! Heh, heh! Yeah, the Water Pressure song. He did have a great sense of humor. I hope we'll get to see you when we get up to Sonoma County.<BR/><BR/>Arica- Yes, it's absolutely ok if you come to the party! You'll always be welcome here. I do include you in that network of friends. We've got some creating to do together. Come spend the day sometime.<BR/><BR/>Hey, we were watching one of the Trucker videos. We could see you rockin' out in the front row. Jim said, "Wow, look at Arica! She gettin' into it!"Donita Curiosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169249812287104482007-01-19T15:36:00.000-08:002007-01-19T15:36:00.000-08:00I know I haven't seen any of you guys for a while ...I know I haven't seen any of you guys for a while but I tracked down this blog when I heard Jim was in trouble. My condolences go out to you and your family for your loss. As for a story: Just a week or so ago I was telling some people about the camping trip Jim brought his keyboard, took requests, and played his originals "What did you do with the water pressure?" and "All I say is F***". Surely he will live on in the memory of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169241608159247662007-01-19T13:20:00.000-08:002007-01-19T13:20:00.000-08:00Ray- Hey, there! Yes, you were special to Jim. ...Ray- Hey, there! Yes, you were special to Jim. He always enjoyed your unique point of view and yes, he "got it". And even though you didn't talk much since we left SR he thought about you a lot. Your name came up often in our conversations. I know he valued his friendship with you. Thank you, Ray.Donita Curiosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169239548619866962007-01-19T12:45:00.000-08:002007-01-19T12:45:00.000-08:00Sara- Thanks, sweetie! I can see your smiling fac...Sara- Thanks, sweetie! I can see your smiling face before me right now. I'm glad you Santa Rosa kids got to know Jim. He sure enjoyed all of you. I read your Live Journal entry about him. Thank you. That was really nice. Please say hi to your mom for me.<BR/><BR/>Zoe- You might not know it but Jim thought you were way cool. No foolin'. When we'd talk about Lindsay's and Kyle's friends he always had nice things to say about you. You made big impression. Yes, please come to his party if you can make it.Donita Curiosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169239205426116892007-01-19T12:40:00.000-08:002007-01-19T12:40:00.000-08:00Dear Donita, Lindsay, Paige and family,I'm so sorr...Dear Donita, Lindsay, Paige and family,<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. <BR/><BR/>I knew Jim for over two decades, and we worked together for about ten years. I recall how excited I was upon hearing he was coming to work in our group, because I knew how much fun he was to be around. We had many interesting conversations; some were just plain fun, but many were deeply philosophical - Jim was an extraordinarily intelligent man -- he really "got" it -- I always respected his opinion, and indeed, I often sought it from him. We both became fathers within a couple years time (he first, then me), and he mentored me during those early years. <BR/><BR/>Even though we didn't have frequent contacts in recent years, I still feel very sad knowing that he's gone. <BR/><BR/>My deepest condolences. <BR/><BR/>- Ray -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169238748878190152007-01-19T12:32:00.000-08:002007-01-19T12:32:00.000-08:00uxjoAnne- I think posting on this blog is good for...uxjoAnne- I think posting on this blog is good for me. So much of what has happened is quickly becoming a blur in my memory. Even though this is the worst thing that has ever happened to me I want to remember every moment. Even though it is painful it is also exquisite and beautiful in its own weird way. I'm looking forward to the day when I can see you and Carl and Laura again. Kyle is a part of our family now but so also are you.<BR/><BR/>Virginia- (smiling here) Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Jeanne- Yes, one of the good guys. One of the best guys. I know how much you all loved him. I'm looking forward to the time when I can be with my NorCal friends and feel your arms around me (and Jim).Donita Curiosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771034794642764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169234180630452452007-01-19T11:16:00.000-08:002007-01-19T11:16:00.000-08:00Donita, I'm so sorry. I really am. I can't believe...Donita, I'm so sorry. I really am. I can't believe this has happened, and like the others who have commented am amazed at your strength to go ahead and tell what happened. Both you and Lindsay. Jim was such a fantastic and vibrant man, and he had a great feeling to him - I felt like he was a really cool person. My only regret is not getting to see your family enough. <BR/><BR/>From what Lindsay says, there's going to be a memorial for him at your house? You know I'd do anything to be there, so I will look into my options. I want to help support you guys in any way that I can.<BR/><BR/>I called Kyle to get Lindsay's number because I'd like to vocally offer my condolences. I didn't mean to, but I ended up crying on the message. <BR/><BR/>There's a lot of love for you guys coming this little girl. There's a lot. The best of wishes for everyone, and it's good to know that even if he is not with us physically anymore, he can still watch over his loved ones.Zoƫ Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298092438201975051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169230587288544152007-01-19T10:16:00.000-08:002007-01-19T10:16:00.000-08:00Dear Lindsay's Mom,Just kidding Donita, I read lin...Dear Lindsay's Mom,<BR/>Just kidding Donita, I read linds' blog and I was absolutely shocked first that jim had had a stroke and then we had lost him. I know I probably tried to say thank you every time you guys threw those crazy parties for us, but I don't think I ever said thank you to you and Jim for being such great people. I know I can't really say it to Jim, but I know in some small way he's hearing it. I know the distance has kind of worn on the ties, but you always will be considered family to me. All of you. You're all in my prayers. <BR/>~Sara, that girl that went to france with your adorable daughter that one time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169218708310088632007-01-19T06:58:00.000-08:002007-01-19T06:58:00.000-08:00Donita, Thank you for keeping us updated this ...Donita, Thank you for keeping us updated this week. You are amazingly strong. I hope you know our thoughts and love have been with you. It's good you have had so many wonderful people to be with you. Jim was one of a kind! One of the good guys in this world. We loved Jim and we love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169217599588453872007-01-19T06:39:00.000-08:002007-01-19T06:39:00.000-08:00(((((((((((((((((Donita)))))))))))))))(((((((((((((((((Donita)))))))))))))))vivagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869897494047218024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599394.post-1169210440897775852007-01-19T04:40:00.000-08:002007-01-19T04:40:00.000-08:00Donita- We can't even imagine how hard this all mu...Donita- We can't even imagine how hard this all must be for you and the girls, and Kyle feels like such a part of your family now too. I don't know how you have the strength to be posting, but we appreciate it- it helps us feel close even though we're so far away. We are so grateful that we got to meet Jim and spend some time together when we were out there. He was a good man! Find the strength to carry on- let others help you-make Jim proud! Let us know if we can do anything at all.<BR/>Carl & AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com