I am extremely saddened today to learn of the passing of one of my internet friends, @Barosus
Ed was a community volunteer in literature, as well as a poet and writer himself. His work was varied, richly worded, and easily recognizable, juxtaposed against images that he found, purchased, or manipulated himself. His adoration of frogs was fun and unique – we was so happy with his recent digital froggy adopts. He spoke often of his wife Marcie and how much he loved her. He had a good sense of humor and was one of the nicest people you could have ever hoped to meet on this site.
While I did not talk to Ed as often as some here, we did exchange multiple and memorable comments and conversations with each other over the years. We conversed about both growing up/living in the Midwest. I was thrilled when he loved a frog video that I shared with him (because every time I see a frog or a toad I think of him). I fondly remember our humorous exchanges over one of my favorite posters. But my