June 26, 2006 was the day I learned of the death of the legendary blogger Rob Smith, the Acidman. I read his blog always, commented a few times, and grew quite fond of the crusty old guy, even though we never met. His blog is still up; it was his wish that it remain so. It is maintained via several volunteers, who reprise Rob’s posts from the archives on nearly a daily basis.

His was one of the few blogs I read not offering full-text RSS feeds; still is. I still subscribe, I still read daily, and have been treated over the last year to posts I’d already read, and to some I never got to whilst trolling his archives. Some of them still move me enough that I want to hit the comment button and add my two cents; the A-Man was famous for replying to commenters vie e-mail.

I think I expressed my thoughts in a comment to an on-line remembrance after his death:

Hmm, my trackback appeared not to track. I’ve not been this sad about losing someone I’ve never met since the death of Dale Earnhardt. Peace and comfort to Rob’s family and friends. Thanks to all those who put this online remembrance together.

My post:

http://www.quietvoice.org/index.php/2006/06/30/up-too-late-on-a-school-night/

–Ken–

I came across another song from Rob, and post it here in his memory.
The original plan was to do this on June 26, but the day job has been taking its toll lately.

Anyhow, enjoy the Acidman’s song:

Still loved, still missed, still read.

-k-

H/T:Da Goddess for the tunage.

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