Many of you who talk about “What Are You Reading?” or read it on Thursdays, knew Rick Robinson. Rick had been writing on Thursdays for the last year or so, until he had health issues that he didn’t want to talk about here.
I received this note from Rick’s wife, Barbara, on Thursday evening.
As Rick said in his e-mail below that there would be updates, I am sending one on his behalf. Once I figure out how to post a brief comment on his blog, I will. He would not want to leave out any of his blog/book friends.
I am not good at sharing sad news but wanted to let you know that RicK passed away last Thursday morning in Bend, OR. He had been airlifted from the Portland hospital, as they could not locate a Neurosurgeon and ICU bed locally for him immediately. I was able to be over there with him.
Complications from metastatic cancer was their final conclusion. We did not see this coming.
The cats and I will be fine; it is all too fresh to even process right now. I am thankful I had 16 years of life and love with that wonderful man. He’s at peace now.
On Jun 21, 2022, at 8:51 AM, R Comcast <rkr10@comcast.net> wrote:
Dear friends, I have had several inquiries as to how I am doing. I wish I could say I am improving, but I am not. We are in consultation with the medical people but no definite conclusions yet.
Could be a long haul. As yet, still unable to read, watch, or do much else.
Barbara, bless her heart, is taking care of everything.
Thanks for your continued thoughts and support, updates when can.
Rick
I don’t feel I should share Barbara’s email address, but Rick’s blog was at https://tipthewink.net/ if you would like to comment to Barbara there.
I know he contributed so much, and had book information to share with us. May he rest in peace.
It breaks my heart to hear this. Rick was a wonderful blog friend. He was so kind to me over the years, giving me books and reading recommendations and more. I miss him already. I am grateful that Barbara shared this with you and that you let us know. My thoughts are with Barbara at this time.
I think you knew him much longer than I did, Tracy. I’m sorry for his loss. I know he’d had some rough patches in recent months.
Thanks for sharing this sad news. I only “met” him through your site, but enjoyed his blog.
I thought people should know rather than wonder what happened that he no longer comments, MM. It is sad news.
Even though I didn’t know him, I’m sad for his family. My condolences to his family.
I never met him, Bonnie, but I did extend my condolences.
I am sad to read this and send good thoughts to Barbara. There are people we expect to see in the online community and we enjoy them, even if we never meet up with them in real life. Rick was one of these. He will be missed. Thanks for letting us know, Lesa.
You’re welcome, Kaye. I just felt as if Barbara would want me to pass it on. Rick will be missed. You’re right.