Corbaebee Saturn du Clarence Jan 3, 2003-Nov 8, 2012

This is dedicated to Corbaebee Saturn du Clarence, my trusty steed since January of 2003. A year ago today you gave your life and I lived. I never got to see your mangled body lying on the side of the road. We'd broken down before you and I. You'd spent countless days at the body shop. I once accused you (OK more than once) of suffering from Automotive Munchausen Syndrome. But than I'd tease you that you just had a crush on one of the cars in residence at the shop. In reflection I think that was it. I know if I'd been aware you weren't feeling well that morning, I would never have pushed you homeward bound, but I did; and for that I'm so very sorry. I never got to say goodbye to you my dear Corbaebee.

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I am aware my car was not sentient and she certainly did not give her life to save mine. But she is gone and I am here. And it has been a year. Much has changed in the last year. How could it not.