who twisted words into psychedelic pretzels and spun stories that smelled like jasmine, jalapeños, with a hint of mischief, has slipped beyond the veil of ordinary existence. If the afterlife has a happy hour, he is undoubtedly there, sipping a tequila sunrise while negotiating a deal with eternity.

Sure, it can write a beautiful obit. This is how it started …

Tom Robbins (1932–2024): A Man Who Rode the English Language Like a Barebacked Cosmic Cowboy

Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92 Robbins dazzled readers with the whimsy and imagination in his books, including Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.

It is sad that the first message I get to post is remembering the master of language and humor and compassion and wild magic.

Wonder if ChatGPT could write me an obit of Tom Robbins in Tom Robbin’s style.

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