Damn, my dad is smart.

Travis-I thought your obit was excellent and can see why the paper decided to print it. Thompson fried his brain with drugs and squandered his considerable talent. I hope you are doing well and making the most of this semester. When you get time, drop me a note and tell me about your courses and theatre productions... Last piece of advice-don`t get too down on the good old USA. If you think the neocons are bad, try spending a little time with the Russians or the boys from Tikrit. Isn`t the real issue human nature, or more to the point, what each of us can do to help others and make this a better world. HST`s real tragedy was that he quit trying and lost his idealism. Self pity is a poor companion. His epitaph might simply read: "A character, lacking in character". Take care of yourself and keep in touch-Love, Dad