i'm sad...

my dad's secretary passed away monday night. mrs. rita bernagozzi. short, round, high haired, wobbly, awesome, generous, friendly, kind hearted, italian american and cooked a mean lasagna. she watched me grow up and regardless of the number of times i saw her per year, i would receive annual xmas and birthday gifts. she was with my dad for nearly 40 years and now she's gone. i'm sad. and i'm actually more sad over her passing than my grandfather's last month. i don't know why. maybe there was too much drama internally, or maybe i'm really worried for papa chin. pops is sad. he can't sleep. he can't eat. but he won't admit it. either way. we love you re re. rest in peace.