I think its about time I put a really depressing update. Instead of a really nerdy one.

You're never going to believe this...but...its the 3 year anniversary of the death of one of the best men ever to live.
Steven Hilbert, Broadway singer, Fencing Master, God's Older Brother...
there are no words for how amazing this man was. I've had my share of loss in the past three years (this one kinda set it all off) but this is one of the hardest for me to take...he was Steve. He was Santa. He was always there. Always active. Always Steve. Ready with a story and an anadote...or a quip. I was just thinking earlier today before I remembered what today was about this one time when we were fencing and he was sitting there and telling us about his time on Vaudeville and he was like "you don't even remember what Vaudeville is" and I was like "Sure we do! We learned about it in history class---ooooooops" Not a good plan. Not really thinking...but oh well. And when he used to tell me about when the milkman used to use a horse to get around. He was SOOO cool. I mean, he went bowling every Monday, fencing every Tuesday, Masons...he was so active...I don't understand it. Oh GOD I miss him.
Not to even mention the clear distinct difference between the Steve Era of fencing and the...rest of it.
Oh man, Elric came the week after! Remember? And he did Epee against Sam! And Sam had just began sabre, right? He had never done Epee before!!!! Ohhhh man. I miss Elric. I miss Sam. Sam's turning 18 tomorrow, can anyone believe that? I know I can't...oh man.
Have I mentioned how bitter I am that his obit read "Steven Hilbert, Computer Programmer"? Out of ALL the things he was--artist, artisan, Mason, Fencer, Fencing Master, Fencing Instructor, Mensa-dude, Singer, Performer, Fencing consultant...--that was by FAR the most boring. Wow...I can't believe how fast time goes.
Has it seriously been that long?
Has it seriously been that long since April?
Well Steve...there are those of us who still maintain everything you stand for. We keep your memory alive...and I bet you're secretly stalking to kill certain people...hahaha or at least making hardcore fun of him while you hang out with God's Older Brother...
Meanwhile...Foot in Jersey City, Pommell, "did you get your fashion from Kevin?", "yes, I'm Santa", the face in the window, his "office", everything...Steve, we love you. We miss you. And we salute you...
Thanks Les Amis (Lisa) for this picture...
Aww, that was my class too. I loved that pole too...

ps...BNL and Goo Goo Dolls make me sad and I want to go home.