How soon we forget. A thread here last night asked:

[rzemanfl]

Last edited Tue Feb 26, 2019, 04:33 PM - Edit history (1)

"Which fiction authors were you sorry to hear had died?" I replied: "DU's own Annette Apollo.
Known here as Old Leftie Lawyer and Tangerine LaBamba. December 2009, by her own hand. Miss her."

Crickets.

On Edit: I just now noticed I spelled Appollo with one "p" rather than two because of spell check and the fact that until she was gone, she was always "Leftie" to me. Sorry Annette. Just a dumb "Blondie" mistake. That's what she called me, not a slur on blondes.

[hlthe2b]

1. I didn't see your post, but I remember her quite well (by all her nom de guerre)

RIP, Annette

[rzemanfl]

3. I sent mail to her addressed to "occupant." I didn't know her real name until she was gone. n/t

[blm]

4. Yes. Same here. Just seeing this now.

She was part of the fabric here for so long.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. I remember her and enjoyed many of her posts.

I hadn't thought of her in a long time.

[rzemanfl]

5. We had an epistolary relationship outside DU for several years. I never knew her real name.

Then she disappeared. Turned out she was in a medical facility for about a year with a broken hip. She reappeared one day and we returned to normal until a few months before her death. Then she stopped responding, saying she was "bored" with hearing from me. I think she had decided what she was going to do.

[ms liberty]

6. I did not see it! I miss her too. n/t

[many a good man]

7. One of my all time faves

[rzemanfl]

10. And anything with a squirrel! Remember? n/t

[hunter]

8. Link to your post in that thread...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181188011#post32

[rzemanfl]

11. Thanks. n/t

[ariadne0614]

9. I regret that Annette was here before my time, and gone too soon.

She clearly made an impression. Gone, but not forgotten after all.

[rzemanfl]

12. Thanks for posting. n/t

[flotsam]

13. I spoke with her in her final months

And she admired my use of words. I didn't really know her but it seemed we enjoyed each other. I miss her a lot.

[Honeycombe8]

14. Oh, no. How did DUers find that out? nt

[rzemanfl]

19. It was sort of a big deal here at the time. I forget who posted the news.

There was some what I considered grave dancing (because it was). Removed posts and locked threads.

[Honeycombe8]

20. How tacky. Shameful. So sad. Thanks. nt

[rzemanfl]

21. Some people here thought she faked her death. It's kind of a long story.

I am sure it's all in the DU archives.

[Honeycombe8]

22. Thanks.

I've been a DU member for years, but I have taken breaks from time to time. DU can be a strong experience!

[calimary]

15. Oh gosh - I remember her!

Old Leftie Lawyer! And I remember Tangerine LaBamba too.

I miss her too.

[Ligyron]

16. What did she author?

I mean, besides posts on DU? Leftie Lawyer sounds familiar somehow but I've only been here about 5 years (I think?).

[rzemanfl]

18. Seven (it's in your profile). She only wrote one book under her real name.

http://old.post-gazette.com/books/reviews/19990502review245.asp

[PatSeg]

17. It was that long ago?

I remember her as Tangerine LaBama. Some really interesting discussions, but I can't remember what they were about now.

[Fla Dem]

23. Found this pretty detailed biography of Annette Appollo

https://www.librarything.com/author/appolloannette

Annette Appollo was of Italian and Jewis ancestry and grew up in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Law School, she became an attorney and practiced mainly in the Washington, DC area. After retiring from law, she wrote "The Last One Home" in 1999. She was very active on the internet and supported many Democratic organizations and themes. Annette suffered a severe leg injury in 2006 that required an extensive hospital stay. After a long recovery period, she returned to her home in Alexandria, VA but her mobility was permanently impaired. With her health declining, Annette chose to take her own life two days before Christmas in 2009. She is remembered by her friends for her biting wit, great intelligence, and incredible sense of humor. Annette is truly missed.

[rzemanfl]

26. Thank you for that. n/t

[TuxedoKat]

24. I remember her

Didn't know she was an author though, and I definitely was sorry she passed. Will have to check out her book.

[Tobin S.]

25. The first and so far only person that I know of

with bonafide credentials in the book industry to tell me that she liked my stuff and thought I had talent. Let me tell you, that really floated my boat.

[Liberty Belle]

27. I remember here but didn't know what happened to her.

Not sure how I missed back then, but thanks for sharing the sad news.

She was an amazing contributor here, and I'm sad to learn of this. Now I will have to go try and find one of her books.

[rzemanfl]

28. There is only one under her own name. Link to review above. n/t