ONE OF A KIND
Today a group of bloggers are mourning the passing of one of their own, Rob Smith AKA Acidman.I came across his blog a little more than a year ago. I was beginning to get interested in blogging and was reading various blogs to see what was out there, looking for a bit of inspiration. Most of what I had read discouraged me a bit. Some of it was too intellectual, some of it was not intellectual enough. Some of it was too political or seemed to be trying to promote some political agenda, and some of it was just plain drivel.
Then I came across “GUT RUMBLES” and my outlook about blogging changed in an instant.
This man could be inspiring one moment and scary the next, but he always spoke his mind. He didn’t dance to anybodies tune, except his own.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Rob in person and have only exchanged one brief email (about Delbert McClinton of all things) with him, and he did link to this post once. I am only one of many who have never met Rob personally, but has been deeply touched by his writings.
There may be others with similar qualities, but Rob was ONE OF A KIND, unique and yet approachable.
To Sam, Quinton, and the rest of the family…I wish you all the best and offer my heart felt condolences.
posted by Mrite @ 5:18 PM
1 Comments:
I met Rob once and exchanged a few e-mails with him on a few topics. Heck, I even sent him my copy of "State of Fear."
He was a great guy - just couldn't have been nicer in person.
And I still go to Gut Rumbles even though I know there's nothing new there. Damnn. Just damn.
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