My grandmother died last night from natural causes. She lasted as long as she did thanks to modern medical science. I would definitely place her as one of the early influences that led me to becoming the scientifically minded blogger I am today. She studied botany and biology in college during days when fewer people took women seriously in science.So, I leave you with some of her words that express an attitude of mine so eloquently:
I know a man who won't look up at the sky at night because "they're trying to trick us." I can't imagine going through life like that.
6 comments:
BD,
I'm sorry for your loss, but glad she influenced you so.
The world is a better place because of women (and men) like your grandmother. Those early influences are of vital importance in young minds.
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Very sorry to hear about this; she sounds like she was quite an amazing woman. To return a quote, allegedly said by Albert Einstein near his death (I can't actually find a source, going by memory here):
"When I die, I won't really be gone. You just won't be able to see me anymore."
Your grandmother led a long, fulfilling life. Death doesn't change that, nor does it change all the impact it had on the world. She's left a permanent ripple on the timestream.
BD,
Please accept my sincere condolences for you & the rest of your grandmother's relatives.
Sad to hear about your loss, BD. She sounded like a wise girl.
I'm sorry to hear about this. It's clear you really were close to her.
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