alt.hn

8/4/2026 at 6:51:38 PM

In Memory of My Wife, Elise Cawley, with Thanks for 36 Wonderful Years

https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2026/08/in-memory-of-my-wife-elise-cawley-1961-2026-with-thanks-for-36-wonderful-years/

by jdcampolargo

8/4/2026 at 7:55:45 PM

An amazingly detailed tribute, you'd have to think this was taken from a journal, in which case it's impressive to keep such a record of their life, or maybe Stephen just has a fantastic memory.

Even through that detail you can really feel how much he loved and admired her.

> Somehow in the shock of what has happened it feels as if I just met Elise, and now she is gone.

A reminder that time's cruelty is making the wonderful feel shorter than the painful.

> My only solace in this tragedy is that the end came instantly, after a day filled with nothing but joy.

Hopefully we're all lucky enough to be allowed to rest without suffering while surrounded by loved ones.

by cube00

8/4/2026 at 8:20:07 PM

Stephen has been documenting his life for decades now. He talks about his system here: https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-prod...

by iammjm

8/4/2026 at 8:27:51 PM

A read a story of a guy who bumped into him at conference and had some sort of conversation. The following week he received a follow from Wolfram's office with his assigned conversation number. The number was to be used for all follow-ups.

by detourdog

8/4/2026 at 8:36:23 PM

I remember reading about a personal CRM project called Monica years ago. Does anyone here still use it? Is there an actively maintained alternative?

by MengerSponge

8/4/2026 at 9:27:01 PM

I still have an instance of it running and get email reminders about birthdays, but no, I don't think it has been actively developed for years.

by rsolva

8/4/2026 at 7:47:46 PM

It's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all, but, god damn does it still hurt to move through that loss. I'm glad it was fast and painless for her and her family.

by steve_adams_86

8/4/2026 at 9:38:04 PM

Heart attacks are not painless. And no death is painless for the surviving family.

by inigyou

8/4/2026 at 9:14:28 PM

This is a moving tribute. Stephen Wolfram's writing often has certain faults, which I mention only to be able to say that he has here transcended them; this is a genuine and heartfelt piece of writing which makes me feel sad for his loss.

by ajb

8/4/2026 at 9:25:16 PM

A very beautiful tribute to her life and memory. My condolences go out to her family.

by klustregrif

8/4/2026 at 7:27:07 PM

It's a profound thing to lose someone that intertwined in your life. I should know.

by adamredwoods

8/4/2026 at 7:32:22 PM

What a beautiful tribute.

by BewareTheYiga

8/4/2026 at 8:02:18 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful and touching tribute and she was lucky to have such a loving husband.

by binyu

8/4/2026 at 9:06:12 PM

Beautifully written. My condolences and wish you all the best!

by arsenkk

8/4/2026 at 7:32:15 PM

This is a lovely and heartfelt tribute. Thanks for sharing this.

by jasoneckert

8/4/2026 at 9:38:44 PM

Well shit.

Also, certificate error, but that's forgiveable in the circumstances.

by inigyou

8/4/2026 at 8:14:14 PM

That's neat that she designed their house. When I've seen photos of Wolfram in his house I've always thought it looked an awesome high-class place.

by frou_dh

8/4/2026 at 8:16:13 PM

You can feel his love for her. Heartbreaking.

by Sprotch

8/4/2026 at 9:01:59 PM

Sorry for his loss, and for everybody helped by her in any way. However ineffective a comment like this is

by andromaton

8/4/2026 at 8:09:06 PM

Beautiful tribute. Perhaps a reminder to self to write my own version prior to our passing. Such misfortune to be taken so young.

by arjie

8/4/2026 at 7:44:01 PM

Wonderful tribute.

by copperx

8/4/2026 at 7:35:54 PM

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by altairprime

8/4/2026 at 7:52:43 PM

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