Cynics Unlimited

I’m a bit late to discover this (on vacation), but tragedy has struck the household of one of Canada’s most prominent and most thoughtful bloggers -

From Dawg’s Blawg -

I shall be taking my leave from the blogosphere for a period, and may return only sporadically for the foreseeable future. My dear partner Marianne has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which is not one of the better ones to have. Every moment with her has become infinitely precious, while the world outside now seems both monstrous and trivial at once.

Dr. Dawg distinguished himself in the Canadian blogosphere by providing measured and intelligent rebuttal to present NeoConservative dogma. While heavily combative in the comments sections of prominent right-leaning sites like Small Dead Animals and Steve Janke, he nonetheless earned the respect of his peers/foes. Dawg’s Blog is often a first stop for those looking for an intelligent “progressive” opinion on current events.

Condolences to Dawg and his partner.