how very unpleasant

[tim_maroney]

Since you ask, I have been under a lot of stress since I went from contract to full time, thank you. The last few days have been especially unpleasant on the work front. I think it is knocking me somewhat off my spindle. I apologize for any and all stupid comments, and I have deleted an egregious example

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[14cyclenotes]

I don't think I've ever seen a post quite like this one from you, Tim, and I can remember you from back in the Usenet days. I know that "Bad Report" feeling, and I also know about fallings-out with friends, and regrets when one passes. I hope everyting stabilizes soon, and that you're feeling better even sooner.

Redmage

Hi nice monster

[sartael]

Sounds like the tide of upheaval and rumination that has swept through my own and many of my friends lives is also sweeping through yours. Funny how that happens sometimes. I hope things settle down soon and that you're able to de-stress. A cup o tea, a new comic and a long hot bath do seem in order....you can always call me on my cell if you need a fresh ear.

[vulturechick]

Funny, I've been thinking a lot about Ebony and my Bay days lately...it's been so hard for me to reconnect or resume communication with so many of my Brothers and Sisters there. Some of it is hurt feelings, some is my own regrets and perhaps a little guilt, some is just that I got my heart broken by a lot of drama that is still to this day beyond my comprehension. I'm enjoying the change of pace and new perspective, though I often miss it more than I can express. I went into the Bay scene a wide-eyed two-week old Minerval from the middle of nowhere, and for the next two and a half years, it was a whirling mass of confusion, beauty, rabid intrique, more knowledge than I could take in, more strangeness than I could handle, pain, joy and always the feeling of being right there on top of the vortex but with the slight concern that maybe that wasn't a healthy thing. I have a really hard time talking about it because so many take any acknowledgement that we are anything more than what we want to portray ourselves as to be hostile

Tim, I wanted to tell you

[thiebes]

Your work has always inspired me to look critically at ideas.

The theme for this year's NOTOCON, "initiation" was devised in part because some of us in Portland wanted to hear you lecture on the Van Gennep formula.

I have, at various times, idolized you.

It was a deep honor for me to work with you in a ritual context. I remember listening to you practicing your vibrations before the Mass. I will always treasure the memories I have of that day.

Thank you for all your work, your friendship, and your humor. I'm so sorry to see you go.

Say hi to Ebony for me.

[maxomai]

:(

Re: Say hi to Ebony for me.

[sinangel]

*hugs*

Me too.