Slog - Comments on Munich 1997 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997 After I got my first book deal I took my mom to Europe. Mom always loved the New Year's Day Strauss concert broadcast every year from Vienna on PBS. We used to watch it together, and I was thrilled that I suddenly had the resources to take her, if not to the concert (tickets are impossible to get), then at least to Vienna. We spent a few days in Zurich, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Vienna, and then we took an overnight train to Munich. While in Munich my mother came down with what we thought... Copyright 2008 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0800 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:51:51 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe Chocolate is delish, but it makes you fat, Dan.

OT: Because of Slog, I will never be able to read the word enormous without thinking of Christopher Frizzelle.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996330 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996330 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:22:10 -0800 Comment by Johnny My condolences, Dan.

]]> Johnny http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996332 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996332 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:23:09 -0800 Comment by Fifty-Two-Eighty That sounds exactly like something my Mom would do. Except she would have spent the entire time complaining about how bad their English was as well. Nevermind that she doesn't speak three words of German.
My sympathies again, and try not to get too drunk. Or if you do, be careful.

]]> Fifty-Two-Eighty http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996347 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996347 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:29:16 -0800 Comment by Rodster Very touching post. Sincere condolences to you and your family Dan.

]]> Rodster http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996349 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996349 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:31:13 -0800 Comment by Sargon Bighorn It's so hard to lose a cool, fun to be with, wise parent, I'm sorry Dan.

]]> Sargon Bighorn http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996369 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996369 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:49:08 -0800 Comment by Bauhaus Sweet story, D.

Taking Mom to Europe - such a good boy. She must have been so proud.

]]> Bauhaus http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996370 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996370 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:49:20 -0800 Comment by JenK My condolences to you & you family, Dan. Chocolate and stories of your mom sounds like wonderful things to share with others.


]]> JenK http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996376 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996376 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:51:27 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle I still haven't taken my mom to Europe, but we did pay for a vacation for her in Paris. But I did travel around France with my dad, who likes to pack as light as I do ... still wish we'd gone to that rave in Boulogne.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996380 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996380 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:53:16 -0800 Comment by Cato the Younger Younger @1, I know the feeling, makes me want to hit on Christopher but then if he is "enormous", everyone in Seattle would have ridden that ride and you know what they say about THAT!

]]> Cato the Younger Younger http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996388 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996388 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:56:17 -0800 Comment by David I guess we know what she took when she visited Newcastle.

]]> David http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996393 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996393 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:59:16 -0800 Comment by JasonC very sorry for your loss, dan. great story.

]]> JasonC http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996398 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996398 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:02:10 -0800 Comment by Julie Great story... I'd like to know if you brought back any Swiss chocolate. That would have made for an even funnier suitcase.

Condolences to your family... Hopefully you have a good/appropriately funny priest or deacon at the wake & funeral.

]]> Julie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996434 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996434 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:29:02 -0800 Comment by Spoogie You're a mensch, Dan, even if you are lapsed Catholic. And your mother sounds like she was a delight and wise ot boot. Tipple some cocoa to her for the rest of us out here in cyberspace.

]]> Spoogie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996458 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996458 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:40:47 -0800 Comment by Sylvie Wonderful story, Dan. Memories like that are the most precious. She'd appreciate the gesture.

I lost my mom a little over a year ago, too. I brought Vegemite to her funeral reception.

]]> Sylvie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996460 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996460 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:41:31 -0800 Comment by meks This post reminds me of a great website I was sent to yesterday:

http://postcardsfromyomomma.com/

]]> meks http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996516 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996516 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:07:11 -0800 Comment by Jill My condolences to you and your family, Dan. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman. Great memories like this are priceless.

]]> Jill http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996542 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996542 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:23:29 -0800 Comment by saxfanatic @13: I concur.

Dan, I hope your mother let you know you how happy you made her.

I can easily imagine that she did.

]]> saxfanatic http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996637 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996637 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:26:06 -0800 Comment by saxfanatic @13: I ask you: Is there any phase more redundant that "lapsed Catholic"? Surely it describes the majority of papists.

Couldn't we instead simply call the faithfully observant as "devout Catholics", and use the simple adjective "Catholic" to describe the rest of us?

Just asking.

]]> saxfanatic http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996645 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996645 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:33:55 -0800 Comment by Christopher Frizzelle's Substantial Endowment @1 and @9 -- Thank you. My work is done here.

]]> Christopher Frizzelle's Substantial Endowment http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996691 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996691 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:39:29 -0800 Comment by epiphenita I raise my piece of chocolate to you and your mom. Tomorrow, I leave to visit my dear parents in Florida and the chocolate-covered pecans are packed.

]]> epiphenita http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996750 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996750 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:56:52 -0800 Comment by 2lesmoms A lovely memory for you, hold on to them Dan and I hope they bring you much comfort. Your mother sounds like she was just wonderful. Kudos for you.

]]> 2lesmoms http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996758 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996758 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:12:26 -0800 Comment by RainMan Sincere condolences, Dan. Sounds like you and your mom had a great relationship. Hold on to the wonderful memories--it sounds like you probably have many.

]]> RainMan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996769 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996769 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:44:58 -0800 Comment by shannon I'm so sorry to hear that your mother has passed. I'm sure you made her very proud.

]]> shannon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996779 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996779 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:17:16 -0800 Comment by abomb What a sweet story...as if having Savage Love reduce me to tears wasn't enough. She sounds like a sweetie and a riot. So sorry...

]]> abomb http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996815 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996815 Life Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:29:28 -0800 Comment by Rachel Frank Sorry for your loss, Dan. My mother passed away from cancer two years ago so I feel your pain. The memories will keep you strong and I know she must have been really proud of you....

]]> Rachel Frank http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996931 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996931 Life Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:09:40 -0800 Comment by Tim Lovely post, Dan. Thank you for sharing these sweet memories. Wishing you well...

]]> Tim http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996938 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996938 Life Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:26:12 -0800 Comment by Susan Dan,
When you are able, write an entire book about your Mom. Good therapy, and justified. I can't wait....
and...
Let them eat Chocolate!
With love, Susan.

]]> Susan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996968 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996968 Life Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:08:05 -0800 Comment by violet_dagrinder @27:

Agreed.

Thanks for sharing her, Dan.


]]> violet_dagrinder http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996988 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996988 Life Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:51:46 -0800 Comment by Donnie Young I'm very sorry for your loss. The stories you have shared about the relationship you had with your mother touched me and my family (including my mother). My thoughts are with you and your family.

]]> Donnie Young http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996992 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c996992 Life Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:13:08 -0800 Comment by Jennifer in New Jersey I'm so sorry for your loss.

What a great story. And I can see where you get your sense of humor.

]]> Jennifer in New Jersey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c998048 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/munich_1997#c998048 Life Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:51:51 -0800