'bye Lisa, I miss you already

A great artist, fashion designer, and friend has left the world. I am so happy to have been acquainted with Lisa Nguyen, friends at CSULB in the Art Department, and she was one of my tech gurus: helping me at the computer lab - even on the days when I was wheeling my son (then an infant) in a stroller to sit with me as I worked.

I almost wish it were some random jack-ass that took her life, someone I confess that I want to hate for taking her from the world. The circumstances are far more wretched than that, and I mourn not only her, but her family. My prayers are with her, her mother, her father, and all whom are left behind.

A constant inspiration to all, Lisa's text from New Years reads: "To all loves. Joy! To all in pain... let it go. To all my lazy friends... get off your ducking ass and do something! HAPPY NEW YEARS!"