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Marjorie loves music, dancing and the arts, and is a former figure skater accredited by the United States Figure Skating Association. In retirement she worked for eight years for the IRS’s VITA and AARP’s Tax Preparation Services. To further make full use of her retirement, she honed her natural writing skills and talent for expression, to become a serious writer. Check out Marjorie’s Writer’s page, where her articles are listed.
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Beautiful, human, and touched with dignity. Thank you.
Post: Jonathan’s Memorial Service
Link to comment from November 9, 2025
I don’t think any of us will forget this shocking revelation. I privately told Jonathan I hoped he would write another article about the “C” word and that next time it would stand for CURED. He humbly accepted his fate when I couldn’t. How brave he was. Even during his battle with cancer his first thoughts were for Elaine and his family. He wasted no time, preparing for and ensuring their welfare. He embodies the word “selfless”. 10/1/25
Post: The C Word
Link to comment from October 1, 2025
Thank you Andrew. You always seem to find the most appropriate words. That’s because you are an all round nice person which comes through in your writing.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from October 1, 2025
Kathy, I don’t know which qualities of yours I admire most. You are smart and you “tell it like it is”, taking no guff from anyone. There is no sugar coating. You’re a brave woman. thank you for your sympathetic words.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from October 1, 2025
So nice of you to wish me well. I do think there is a place in the universe where all good wishes go and collectively help us in our struggles. Thank you, Nick.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from October 1, 2025
Thank you Olin. I always read your posts with great interest.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from October 1, 2025
Dan, I’m overwhelmed by your kind words. I look forward to the humor you you include in your posts and as an animal lover, I enjoy hearing about Sophie. Thank you Dan.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from October 1, 2025
How kind of you, Rick. Thank you.i look forward to your knowledgeable posts on taxes. Jonathan was indeed lucky to have you as a writer. You contribute so much.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from September 30, 2025
Ed, Thank you for your thoughts of me. On better days I glance at humble dollar and always pleased to read your posts and admire them. You have a wonderful sense of human nature.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from September 30, 2025
Dana, I am late in responding to your touching tribute to Jonathan, mainly because my relationship with Jonathan was one that was deeply bonded, and yes even intimate. In Jonathan’s own words it was, strange to say, a “cancer bond”. Of course, Jonathan was both complimentary and encouraging of my writing, as he was to so many writers. And he was compassionate and caring. He told me that if I should pass, he would publish an obituary for me on Humble Dollar, if my husband would inform him. I was deeply touched. We exchanged emails in which he would tell me of his treatments and even apologize for his “whining” as he termed it. I felt only honored that he shared such intimate details with me. It is difficult for me to write this. I don’t want to dwell on my illness but instead, as another sufferer put it “fight like hell for every day.” I am thankful to have had Jonathan and his kind, sweet nature in my life.
Post: Thank you, Jonathan
Link to comment from September 30, 2025