Aussiegirl, author of the blog Ultima Thule, died at the weekend of cancer at the age of 59.
A prolific, witty and insightful blogger, she wrote about almost everything under the sun, but always somehow seemed to return to writing about Ukraine, her parents homeland. I will particularly remember her for her always kind words in our email conversations.
She will be sorely missed.
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Andy
Very sorry to hear of this.
Jude