Oblivion

Well this last week has seen many folk pass into oblivion, among them are

• Arthur Miller; while I've only seen two of his plays, I believe that between him and Tom Stoppard you have the two greatest contemporary playwrights.
• Hunter S Thompson; killed himself this morning, I haven't read any of his stuff (tsk tsk) but contemporary narrative has been forever changed by his 'fictional journalism', in much the same way that I haven't read any Beat poetry but am aware of Jack Kerouac and his influence.
• Great Auntie Nan; passed away at 4 yesterday. She was the youngest of my grandmothers siblings, but has been the most poorly for the longest. A woman full of joy, love and a lack of pretention she will be remembered.