Cate's Place This site is dedicated in loving memory to Cate Gilles. Every once in a while, we are joined by someone who shines very brightly among us. Through her Art, Intellect, shear Willpower, and Love, Cate did this. She brightened the lives of her family, her friends, her collegues, and her students. We miss her. Sunday, August 11, 2002 Cate Gilles was an inspired artist, remarkable thinker, indefatigable researcher, and great writer. As described by Dr. Jamison in her book “An Unquiet Mind”, Cate was most likely suffering from manic depression. In a moment likely stretched into infinitely unbreakable pain, Cate took her life August 4th, 2001 early in the morning. She was outside, in the desert, in a favorite place, and surrounded by the natural beauty she so loved. Lets just say, the genetic connection is strong and there is a familial tendency. Nonetheless, Cate caught the up side along with the down side, if you’ll pardon the pun (I think she would appreciate the humor). She caught real genius. Cate applied her belief in the wonder of life and the importance of taking care of our fellow beings. She worked hard and long to help people in day-to-day life, her profession, her studies, and her art. Fundamental to all that I have learned this past year is that Cate loved life extremely and consistent with the duality of her condition –she was terribly burdened by it. Cate’s unstoppable mind carried her into so many topics and places, that one year after her death I am only just beginning to understand a small piece of her way. Many people have contacted us, Cate’s family, over the past year to express deep sorrow at her loss and, almost more so, gratitude at having known her. It is hard to comprehend profound impact. But it seems that Cate in her years here on this planet created just that. In setting up this web site last year, I only wanted to “do something”. Now I am gaining speed on a plan. My current course with the web site is to create links to resources on the following topics: Indigenous Peoples news & resources; Art; the effects of toxics in the environment; Casinos-how they operate- who benefits- who looses; and, Manic Depression and Bipolar information and resources. I could use any help you the reader might consider sending my way. If you want links posted or have relevant information about Cate, her interests, or something you believe she might want up online-please email it my way. This past year has been difficult and I have not been very good at a timely response to emails. I will attempt to do better going forward. Thank you all for your support. rg We want this site to be a resource for people dedicated to Cate's causes- Please contact us if you have anything to contribute.Contact Us To everyone who has contacted us and donated to Cate's memorial we (her community of family and friends) thank you deeply. Many of you have asked how she died. For now, lets just say she chose to go to a more peaceful place where she could create her art, watch sun sets and lightening storms, and dance with the wonders of the universe.