A Footnote...

[spo00on]

We go through life experiencing things and meeting people along the way. Some of those people leave impressions upon us, while others leave indelible marks on our souls that transcend the passage of time, like a tattoo on our hearts that no one can see, but we always know is there. Most people, though, come and go with little fanfare, barely

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[weswilson]

yep.

[ro_dan]

Similar experience with her here. For the longest time, I thought she was that popular girl who looks down her nose at you--and God knows the con scene's had its share of those! But then she and I happened upon a chance to talk.

I was very young, and we never became super close, but I think I learned something pretty big from watching her example. I think most people did. At first, I only applied that lesson to cons--but lately I've come to see it in play just about everywhere....

[romanticshadows]

Its refreshing to "hear" you say those things.

to be lame, and quote James Taylor

"If it feels nice, dont think twice just shower the people you love with love, show them the way that you feel, things are gonna be just fine if you only will"

"You can run but you cannot hide
This is widely known
And what you plan to do with your foolish pride
When youre all by yourself alone
Once you tell somebody the way that you feel
You can feel it beginning to ease
I think its true what they say about the squeaky wheel
Always getting the grease."

....lol

[bealsabubbette]

i knew it was dawn.

*hugs*

[nsingman]

That was a lovely tribute, Charles.

We first met Dawn Marie at the first ExotiCon in 1998, and met her a number of times at cons after that. I have to agree with what Dan wrote. From afar, she seemed like an unapproachable con idol, but she was actually remarkably friendly and accepting, even to us newbies. One of those special people who burn so bright, yet are taken from us far, far too soon.

I miss her, too.