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Nan

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0 posted 2013-08-07 10:55 AM

Hello dear pipTalk poet friends. I want you all to know that we've updated the Remember page to include both Mommy Muys and Helen May Chambers. Please feel free to stop by and include your comments, memories, and condolences to our departed loved ones.

If you have knowledge of anyone else who should be included on this page, please notify Ron or me so that we can update.

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

1 posted 2013-08-07 11:00 AM

When I click "remember" I am not getting the PIP page???

Nan

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2 posted 2013-08-07 11:12 AM

It should be fine now. Having the proper link helps - Thanks

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

3 posted 2013-08-07 02:17 PM

You do a beautiful job with that page.

Thank you for the memories.

Balladeer

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4 posted 2013-08-07 05:18 PM

Yes, a beautiful job, nanners.....way too many people on that page!!

Local Rebel
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Southern Abstentia

5 posted 2013-08-20 07:45 PM

What Mike said...

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2013-09-04 09:15 PM

Yes, far too many

Nice job though Nan.

Mysteria

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7 posted 2013-09-15 12:55 PM

My heart has a huge hole in it today. Someone so special to me can now be added to this memorial page. Our dear, quirky, funny, strong, intelligent poetess SERENITY! Nan, Karen too has left this world for one that has no pain, and certainly no more hurricanes. Her husband George, was just put to rest, and now she has joined him.

Balladeer

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8 posted 2013-09-15 10:27 AM

I'm still in shock. I can't believe it...

Denise

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9 posted 2013-09-15 11:16 AM

I too am in shock. What happened? And so soon after George passed on. I feel so bad for her kids, her mom and the rest of the family. So much loss in a couple of weeks.

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

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California

10 posted 2013-09-15 11:17 AM

Omg... gonna take some time to process this. Hugs all.

Michael

Ron

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11 posted 2013-09-15 12:33 PM

Karen will be missed.

Margherita
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12 posted 2013-09-15 02:33 PM

Dear dear Karen, it's almost impossible to believe that you too have gone Home ... but then we know how deep your sorrow was for the loss of your husband and though we don't understand it, it was perfect timing. We will miss you tremendously!!
Hugs across time and space ...

Margherita

Mysteria

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13 posted 2013-09-15 04:17 PM

Karen came home and was very tired. She went to lay down, but never woke up! She obviously needed this long rest, and finally she will not fear anymore hurricanes, doctor's tests, losses of her loved ones, both human and animal. New Orleans has lost yet another truly genuinely caring, and loving soul who was one wacky witch. Both Zack and Krista are very strong young people and are handling things well, Karen would be so proud of them both. They are planning a memorial for their mother at the New Orleans Voodoo Temple, with Priestess Miriam officiating. I am not sure when this will happen, but it is exactly what our Karen would have wanted.

Blessings Be Our Sweet Serenity. I will always love that screwball and miss her terribly.

icebox
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14 posted 2013-09-15 07:39 PM

There is no grief beyond the love
of that which death can steal.

Alison

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15 posted 2013-09-15 09:10 PM

Honestly, my heart hurts.

ebonygirl
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16 posted 2013-09-16 01:51 AM

So sad to hear of her passing.

Sunshine

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17 posted 2013-09-16 09:12 AM

I was shocked to hear of Serenity's passing. I spoke with her son yesterday and he said he and his sister will be ok. I told Serenity last week that we would talk when I got back and now to know it won't happen leaves a lump in my throat. We will all miss her greatly.

Kit McCallum

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18 posted 2013-09-16 05:31 PM

I was telling someone about Karen today, and said that gal could make me laugh and cry all within a few lines, whether poetry or responses. She was a beautiful heart and so often made me smile. She will be missed. Love to all.

Parker
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19 posted 2013-09-16 10:16 PM

Its so nice to have this page to remember these wonderful members.

Is there a link in any of the menu's?

OwlSA
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20 posted 2013-09-17 03:38 AM

I, too, am in shock. I have no words, only gut-wrenching sobs.

Owl

Nan

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

21 posted 2013-09-17 06:21 AM

Karen will be joining the memorial page soon, but we can visit all of our departed ones at any time at this link - http://remember.netpoets.net

If you know of anyone is missing from this page, please let Ron or me know so that they can be included.

Ron

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since 1999-05-19

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Michigan, US

22 posted 2013-09-17 06:31 AM

quote:
Is there a link in any of the menu's?

Yea, it's in the Member's Area, Parker. It's been there for years.

Richy
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23 posted 2013-09-17 09:19 PM

so, so sad...

what a great loss for her loved ones and the whole pip community, she was a wonderful poet and person.

Blessings to all who had the special pleasure of knowing her.

Juju
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24 posted 2013-09-17 11:10 PM

I will miss her.

Juju

latearrival
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25 posted 2013-09-18 12:09 PM

Karen will be missed by more people than she could ever have realized. Her life was open to so many who came to know her and to love her. She held the heart and minds of many people in many different places in her life.She graciously share her ups and downs. Her tears and laughter. Most of all her intellect and wit. Karen will be missed~~We love you Karen, You will never be forgotten jo perry

Mysteria

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26 posted 2013-09-18 01:36 PM

Just unbelievable - Karen's mother died as well on September 16th. Karen did get to see her before she passed. Krysta and Zach have a lot on their plate, and need all our prayers and healing thoughts. They sound good, and are taking control of things well. Still haven't heard when Karen's memorial will be held, but will know tomorrow.

Carpe' Diem

suthern

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27 posted 2013-09-26 11:22 AM

I am... stunned. I talked with Karen shortly before her husband's passing, knew both her husband and mother were critical... but this just leaves me speechless. This world has lost an incredible, multi-talented, remarkable woman. She touched so many of us in so many ways.

Mysteria

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28 posted 2013-09-28 07:13 PM

I still don't have information regarding Serenity (Karen) for everyone, but will let you know the second I do.

Poet deVine

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29 posted 2013-09-29 10:02 AM

Sometimes we wonder why something like this happens. She was so strong for so long. There are no words to express how I feel.

Karen was an amazing writer - a very funny lady and a true friend.

There are just no words...only tears...

My heart goes out to Zack and Krista - losing both parents so close together -

Toerag
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Ala bam a

30 posted 2013-09-30 09:11 AM

So sad. Been gone way too long

Toerag
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31 posted 2013-09-30 04:03 PM

Nobody can do things like this better than you Ms Nan. It's not an easy task but then again you and your kindness and heart it's probably easier for you than most. So glad to see you're still here and in charge and would guess your eraser hasn't been used since I left.

sewasham
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32 posted 2013-10-07 04:29 PM

I'm stunned. I got a moment to drop in and see the news about Karen. Just bummed out right now.

EmmaRose
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33 posted 2013-10-16 09:05 PM

Seems like many of these beloved poets were way too young to leave us.

Local Rebel
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34 posted 2013-10-17 10:00 PM

Karen would have wanted us to remember her with laughs and smiles. I'm just so not there yet. She was the most beautiful soul.

Titia Geertman
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Netherlands

35 posted 2013-10-22 01:09 PM

OMG, just came in and was thrilled to see that Nan added Mommy Muys to the Remember page (thank you Nan). Then I noticed that 1slicklady was there too, which was rather a shocking discovery, because she wasn't that old yet. Then I read the comments and got another shock to read that Karen has passed away too. Darn, too many good people just die too soon. I'm keeping all families in my thoughts.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-22-2013 06:48 PM).]

miscellanea
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36 posted 2013-10-22 02:18 PM

Karen had a way about her that she could teach, humor, and encourage. Her depth and expression, to be admired.

What a lady! She is remembered.

Cathy (Sadelite)

Mysteria

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37 posted 2013-10-24 08:28 PM

A memorial has been planned for Karen Blaise (Serenity) on All Saint's Day, November lst, 2013 at the Voodoo Temple in New Orleans. I know we will all miss her and I sure hope she is raising a little ruckus in heaven! The link to the announcement is below for those of you able to attend.

Memorial For Serenity

Carpe' Diem

Nan

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38 posted 2014-01-08 04:45 PM

Hello all,

I've finally posted memoriams for Karen and for Huan Yi. I couldn't find a whole lot of information on John. He was a pretty private sort. If anyone has anything I should add, please let me know.
http://remember.netpoets.net

Sunshine

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39 posted 2014-01-21 11:17 AM

I did not know that John had passed as well. Such a difficult year for so many.

Nan, thank you for the beautiful work you do on the Memory Page. Bless you.

Sunshine

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40 posted 2015-03-12 05:59 PM

Nan, perhaps you can update the page before Ken's memorial service [4-11-15] that we might give the family the link to share with others.

Larry C

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41 posted 2016-08-28 02:07 PM

AND, she's still missed. R.I.P Karen

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