Author, screenwriter, and
folk/blues musician,
Paul Quarrington is dying of cancer. Quarrington's book,
Fishing With My Old Guy is one of my favourites and I've enjoyed several of
his other books as well, such as
Whale Music and
King Leary. I have thought that someday I'd like to spend time fishing with Paul Quarrington and
David Carpenter, both literary fishermen (and not ones of the large-boat catch-your-limit-fast sort). Today over lunch I read
his latest article for the National Post, the second instalment in his "Cancer Diary". Quarrington continues to be a very gifted person and this article is another fine example. He struggles to remain with us for a while longer, and for that we should be thankful.
January 21st, 2010 Update: Paul Quarrington's journey with cancer ended today. To quote from paulquarrington.org:
His brave battle ended on January 21, 2010. He passed peacefully at home in Toronto in the early hours surrounded by friends and family. It is comforting to know that he didn’t suffer; he was calm and quiet holding hands with those who were closest to him.
Contributions to the Quarrington Arts Society are being accepted in his honour; visit http://www.quarringtonartsociety.ca
Thank you Bryan, for your shout out - on behalf of the Quarrington Arts Society, and Paul himself, wer very much appreciate your thoughts and support!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Judith