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Monday, October 11, 2004

Good-bye to Superman

Everyone has been talking about the passing of Christopher Reeve.       Not to be one to jump on the morbid bandwagon, but I do have a story that is more personal than most.       To read the national news story, see: here.

As for my personal one, I just moved from Culpeper, Virginia last month.       When I moved to Culpeper, I bought a 107 year old Victorian farm with enough acreage that I could easily have had horses, if I wanted.       And, when I bought the farm, I had seriously considered buying a horse or two since there was plenty of acreage to accommodate them for grazing, as well as riding.       The problem arose when I was purchasing my homeowners' insurance.       I was told by the agent that my rates would be quadruple if I chose to have horses.       When I questioned the exorbitant rate increase for mere livestock, I was told that Culpeper, Virginia was where Christopher Reeve had suffered his equestrian accident, and insurance rates had sky-rocketed after his accident in the township and county of Culpeper.

I decided to wait on the horses (luckily, I did, since I sold the farm in only fifteen months).       But, I didn't realize when I bought the farm and moved to Culpeper that I was moving to the very place that Christopher Reeve had suffered his accident.       I attended a few equestrian events and fox hunting events, but never rode during my time there.

Eerily, one of my most favorite roles of Christopher Reeve's was that of a paralyzed cop in Above Suspicion, which was made the same year as his accident.       If you haven't seen it, you should find it and rent it for a good thriller.

Good-bye, Mr. Reeve.       Farewell as you pass into the gloaming . . .

(c)   2004    A Southern Belle's Life

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