Allen Toussaint, pianist, singer, composer, producer, etc., from New Orleans
Allen Toussaint (Internet photo)
Helmut Schmidt, former German Chancellor
Helmut Schmidt (Internet photo)
… today, two big losses :-(
the good and the beautiful around us
many thanks for your visit!
the good and the beautiful around us 
Je te souhaite une magnifique journée mon cher Fabio.
Thank you for sharing, Fabio.
Thanks so much, Sharon! Allen was a great musician, and a gentleman!
Fabio, I’m very astonished and happy that you remember Helmut Schmidt. He was a man with a lot of brain and has done a lot for my hometown Hamburg when we had the big flood in 1962. We will miss him a lot, rip, regards Mitza
Hello, Mitza! You know very well – Mr. Schmidt was a GIANT! Thanks so much for your kind comment! It is priceless to have someone like you to share this sentiment. All the best, my friend! 🙂
yes, Fabio, he was a very charismatic exceptional personality with a lot of brain and has done a lot for Hamburg. His funeral will be a state ceremony in Hamburg’s main church, St. Michael. People were standing for hours in front of our townhall to write something in the book of condolence. Have a good day, regards Mitza
You said it all, dear Mitza! Thanks so much!
Thanks for this. Just read about both deaths in my local paper. What’s happened to those great political figures who had vision and the strength to carry it through?
Great question! Unfortunately, such figures are rarities nowadays. Thanks so much!