A perfect image for this.

A broken American dream. The whole thing is sad, but Justice is done. This image says it all.

I understand the anger and frustration over his actions, but to insinuate that a mans son deserves to be shot and killed for the actions of his father... Are we now to execute a person and there family for the actions of the one. That's not the world I want my children to live in. The image is excellent but I cannot support or condone the last sentence in the description.

He is getting all that he deserves

bien vu

Outstanding post work my friend. God bless.

It just boggles the mind..... I don't even know what to say... I used to listen to his albums all the time as a kid. I loved his Noah's Ark routine..and the dentist routine always had me in tears. I guess when one becomes a celebrity, one's brains must move down to the smaller head.... A brilliant career destroyed because he couldn't keep his pants zipped. Very sad.

Very suitable illustration! I am deeply disappointed by this guy 8=(

Oh finally he gets what he deserves. 😖

Your image is perfect for the occasion.

I'll be leaving a few comments in the next week or 2, but I was dying to come here and comment on this. One of your commenters above---I don't think understands you at all: You never meant that anyone's son should be killed or hurt as punishment for someone's actions. All of us who know you here know that that's the furthest thing from your heart. But one can't help think, when such a person suffers, that maybe it's, in part, to teach them that their horrible acts will come back to them. I agree with many above (and you) that Cosby was a light to so many. He was hysterically funny, one of the greatest tale tellers, and even his gentle series---including the first years back, where he played a simple high school teacher---have great love and affirmation in them. That his getting a phd to better himself was exemplary, and his attitudes towards growth and strength, etc, made him a beacon. These disclosures show once more that deeply humane people can do deeply terrible things...I mean, we all have darkness, but some can't seem to curb it. It's such a blessing to know light, but such a travesty to misuse it so deeply....A very fitting image and message. I hope you're doing well, Mark, with all you've been through; it's always a rare treat when you post...reminds us of all we've missed...take care, and all the best to you, friend!

I'm a big believer in Karma and I said as much in a PM to ljahern. Have not heard back. As to the rest, I'm doing fine. Just finishing up the final paperwork on my brother's estate. Now I know why people hire lawyers to do this stuff. I made up with my girlfriend. I asked her to consider our past relationship. Eleven years of one-of-a-kind birthday presents and unique birthday cards. And then,in year twelve, nothing. Didn't she wonder why? No, she thought I just didn't care anymore. And then I explained that at the lowest point in my life no one had my back (except the people here) including my best friend. Why didn't she call and ask what was going on or yell at me instead of remaining silent and becoming hurt and angry? To my surprise she agreed with me. So I guess we are back on. Wounds heal but the scars are a bitch.

so many media stars falling from grace these day, a terrific representation of the state of things here

I can't add to or improve at all on what Mark said, and for that I'm grateful. It's such a complicated thing, when someone we've all revered turns out to have the worst kind of clay feet.

It's nice to come by here late, and see Mark's comment and your response. I hope things continue to look up for you. Every little thing that's better than yesterday is cumulative, and at some point life is a bit brighter all over. I handled a friend's estate, and it was the most thankless, time-consuming, horrible job ever. I'm glad you're nearly done. It will be a load off your mind in more ways than one.

Take good care ...

Thank you for your kind words, Tara. I mailed out the final papers for my brother's estate yesterday. Now making plans for my cross country trip. It does get easier to take but as I said in my comments to Mark; Wounds heal but the scars are a bitch.

Spot on Mark. I think I've had all the same feelings that you have written about above. I too have enjoyed getting here late and getting to see everybody else's comments. Glad to hear the motorcycle trip is back on and health is on the uptick. Any chance of making it up to Washington?

Hi, Bill:

Washington will be on the itinerary. I will be leaving Southern California around the second week in August and take the Northern route across the country before the weather turns bad. If you are in Washington we can meet then or I can look for you in Texas between late September through mid-October.