Thanks to Tata for posting about the shocking and untimely passing of our own occasional contributor and proprietor of
The Rix Mix, Bob Rixon.
I never met Bob in person, but when I was looking for contributors to hold down the fort, Bob, a regular commenter in those days, seemed an apt fit -- and so he was. I have always been a fan of The Rix Mix, with its unique and often poetic musings on life in New Jersey. Bob's Garden State was a gentle and often magical place, far removed from the "Joisey" of
Jersey Shore and
The Sopranos and he brought a welcome calm to this rantblog. We'll miss him.
You can hear Bob's radio archives from his program on WFMU
here and read some of his poetry
here.
I'll post information about a planned memorial service if I hear anything.
Labels: bloggers, New Jersey, nothing is certain except death and taxes, obituaries
I am bereft. My Nana was a singer in Atlantic City, in the bygone days of the 20's. I really connected with so much he had to say. I loved his memories and poetry.