ray Bradbury, wonderful author and amazing person, passed away. Just got the news reading various newsites before bed. I am officially sad now. One of the few conventions I ever attended was ComicCon San Diego and I got to spend five minutes talking to him and laughing at his irrascible crankiness. "My body is turning to shit around me, but my mind...ahh my mind is getting sharper and sharper." A direct quote. Said with a smile much to the embarassment of his family around him. :D He will be missed indeed the world over...probably several, actually. And will be remembered with many a smile and thoughtful glance up to the heavens and within ourselves. Thanks Ray, for all the wonderful years and all the wonderful books.