A quote a friend gave me from "Doctor, Doctor"": "Never knock on Death's door. Ring the bell and run away! Death *really* hates that." That seems like a fairly good description of what Karen did, several times.

Karen and Tom were early members of what became Berkeley Cohousing. They provided us with guidance on community decision-making (consensus based)that has proven so valuable in the years since. Although they were never able to become part of our group (as tax resisters private property could be seized by the IRS) they threw themselves into the project whole-heartedly. Their vision of what cohousing could be was so much appreciated by me since I lost my own wife to cancer 10 years later but while living in cohousing. The phenomenal support that this model provides to its members during especially stressful times cannot be understated. So thanks Karen and Tom. I'll never forget. David Dobkin, member Berkeley Cohousing

Yesterday, I went to the refrigerator and sliced an orange. As I tasted its tangy, bracing, sweet juice, I was reminded of Karen and a beautiful days spent with her and Tom in their Oakland place. We talked for hours about all kinds of things and laughed and talked more. Among other things we talked about David Spangler's book, Everyday Miracles, about the art of manifestation. Our throats were starting to get parchedm and Karen asked if we'd like some oranges. Tom and I both said, YES! Soon Karen was back with some excellent cold sliced oranges. The taste was delicious, so welcome -- and so now sliced oranges always remind me of Karen -- herself so tangy, bracing, nourishing, and sweet, one of the purest gifts of nature. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for her presence in my life. Jeff