I was very sad to hear the news.
I knew Mike Ford well twenty years ago during his East Coast period, after Indiana and before Minneapolis. For personal reasons I saw more of the negative side of his personality than most people here, but in the end I still loved his work, wished him well, and hoped that he’d be happy and productive.
I’ve been trying to think of a good anecdote to share, but everything that has bubbled up to consciousness so far is too personal, too painful, or both. What does come to mind, though, is an image that I’ve been seeing very clearly since yesterday afternoon: Mike sitting on a train, looking out the window with that little smile on his face, off on a new adventure.
So… Bon voyage, Mike. I’m glad that you were able to make your departure quickly and easily, without prolonged unpleasantness. Have a good trip to the Undiscovered Country. All of us back here, in our various ways, will miss you greatly.
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