Sad, sad day, HG/BSK just learned beloved New Mexico friend and neighbor, David Fowler, has died. He was 87. Born in Connecticut, David was educated at Colby College in Maine and Wesleyan University. in Connecticut. David was many things. Ex-Marine. Football linebacker (at Colby). Poet. Historian. Educator. Novelist. From 1971-1985 he was Headmaster (Head of School) at Proctor Academy, Andover, NH., an institution where he introduced many academic innovations. He moved to New Mexico after retirement with his sparkling wife, Polly Brown, a brilliant photographer who called herself “a social documentarian”. Polly predeceased David in 2016 (See HG archive October 26, 2016 for HG’s tribute to Polly). HG/ BSK had many joyous meals with David and Polly at HG/BSK’s home and at D. and P.’s splendid adobe with majestic views of the Jemez Mountains. David was a bon vivant who enjoyed drinking vodka with HG. Watching the Super Bowl on David’s giant TV while eating barbecue and drinking cold Gahan’s Ale was as close to heaven as HG will ever get. Yes, losing David is a blow. Will miss him immensely.
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