My father Dr. Richard “Dick” Simons passed away this week, April 24 2023, early in the morning. He had been in hospice care for the last 3 weeks, after falling and breaking his hip. He was an amazing man, with such incredible energy and a fabulous sense of humor. He touched so many people in his time on this earth and was the absolute best father a son could ever ask for. He taught me everything that was important in life. He will be missed tremendously. He lived a long, happy life, and was almost 90 years old. RIP Dad, say hi to Mom. Go to the light, I love you so much. Thank you for everything you have done for me.

Here is the link to his Obituary: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/denver-co/richard-simons

Thank You Malibu

Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 220

It is with deep sadness, that I must tell you that Malibu left us today. He was a warrior: the strongest fighter I have ever met. He was determined to live, no matter how small the odds. When I first rescued him, he was tied to a tree, and basically left for dead. He had every single issue an animal could have. Kidney, pancreas, and liver failure, anemic and malnourished, heart worm and tick fever, and the dude even had cancer and seizures. He was given days to live, yet he persisted for 4 more years. Every time I thought, “this is it; it is time for him to go” he would power through and find another gear. He would give me that look “don’t dig the hole yet, you bastard.”