I lost my aunt today. She was more like a big sister to me, as she was only 12 years older. Cancer. What a bugger of a disease. But she fought like hell right up to the end.
Sasha was fabulous! I used to go and spend weekends with her when I was growing up. Especially during those dreadful teenage years when I couldn't stand my Mom. She had this great place downtown, and we would do things that I always thought were so cool!
When I was 13, Sasha took me to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I was completely freaked out. Going to see a movie where everybody got dressed up, and shouted all the lines to the movie; through confetti and toast...and what was that funny smell? Didn't smell like normal cigarettes to me! I went back to my middle class life in the suburbs and told all my friends about this movie....none of them believed me!
Sasha loved cooking. She introduced me to some really exotic foods. Some were really good, but the one that sticks out most is my first experience with bouillabaisse. It had to be the worst thing I had ever tasted! To this day, just the thought of having a bowl turns my stomach, although I'm sure it's very tasty!
And the music! While my parents listened to Roger Whitaker and Nana Mouskouri....Sasha introduced me to great bands like ELO!
In recent years she was a rock for my Mom when my Dad died. And when there were problems with other family members. She was a level head when I couldn't see straight.
Sasha, I love you and I will miss you.
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