David Bowie

[Ruth]

I read the list and DB was just like everyone else as he did what he felt was best for him and his family. Did you know he is survived by a 15 year old daughter, too? His death must be especially hard on her. She is so young.

[Catherine]

It is sad that she lost her father so young.  I hope she has lots of family support.

[Ruth]

I hope so, too. She has her mom, Iman, who must be hurting, too.

[Catherine]

It is easy to forget when someone famous dies that they were also a person with a family who have suffered a personal loss.

When I lose a client on my job it is a sad thing for me. However it is nothing compared to the loss the person's children are dealing with. They have lost a parent and that is a deep loss on so many levels.

[Ruth]

Yes, losing a family member is very hard on the members and people who work with them. When you are close to a person day after day you become bonded to them. Then losing them is hard.

I am accepting that DB is gone now. It was such a shock to me at first. I couldn't believe it at first. Now he is somewhere else.

[Catherine]

I am often close to a client so the loss is an emotional one.  However for a family member there are psychological levels to the loss. The person is a friend to me, but a parent to their children. Even if you do not like your parents, there is still a deep loss on some level.

We all have famous people who are important to us. Depending on how they figured in our lives, the loss can be very deep.
I am glad you are coming to peace over the death of David Bowie. His loss was felt very deeply in the music community.

[Ruth]

Yes, DB was one of the all time greats and one of a kind.

Here is another guy I like a whole lot. I listen to his music often:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bocDpFVhyDw

[Ruth]

Here is my favorite classical song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVn2YGvIv0w

[Catherine]

This is one of my favourite pieces. It is very mellow and fluid. I love hearing it.

[Ruth]

Glad you liked it. I have it set as my cell phone ring.