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Ken
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Date Posted: 00:37:30 09/02/02 Mon
In reply to:
John
's message, "Hello, friend" on 22:16:10 09/01/02 Sun
>Man, this has been a tough year for all of us. I also
>have difficulty finding the energy and that has been
>coupled with extreme sadness. Someday I will be able
>to talk about what has been happening.
What little you have told me is very sad. Aoy's family sounds chillingly similar to my family.
>the dreaded mechanic's bill.
I hear ya. I've nearly $2000 into mine just this year.
>When I look at how much you've written over the
>last 2 years, not to mention the quality, I know you
>will make it as a writer.
Thank you. That means a lot. I only wish you had been reading enough to correct me when I referred to Thailand instead of Siam. I just finished correcting six instalments with that historical inaccuracy.
>Excuse me? If we wind this thing down it will be from
>our own choosing. I won't speak for the others, but I
>am not withdrawing my friendship, nor am I fading away.
It feels that way. Not you in particular, but it feels that way. Maybe I am overreacting.
>I'm sorry, Ken, but I thought you told us all you were
>taking your vacation in the Summer while I was gone.
>Perhaps I remember this wrong.
No, but I still have vacation time left.
>My suggestion for Phx,
>again, was also accounting for your need to stay in
>town to work. I guess we all need to look at this
>issue again and see what we can possibly work out.
Agreed.
>I also
>want to get together, but I don't think I can make a
>vacation of it. Perhaps you should consider taking a
>break and getting out of Phx if you need that. Then
>consider my suggestion about meeting in Phx again. I
>know it doesn't sound as fun, but it seems workable.
>Also, if our reunion isn't linked with the concept of
>a vacation, that will probably take one hell of a load
>off the expecations during the reunion.
I understand your viewpoint. I just don't agree with it. I won't let this stand in the way of our meeting, though.
>I miss you guys so much, but I know it just isn't
>practical to see you every month. When I see a
>significant post on the board, or when I get that
>"rare" personal email, that means a lot to me. It
>means that despite the physical distance between us,
>my friend wants to stay connected and share with me.
>Then I don't feel as alone.
I am back to agreeing.
>Yes, there is some truth here, but I feel that you are
>overstating this. I haven't been choosing Thailand
>over you guys so that I can frolic by the beach. I
>have been deeply involved with Aoy and that had the
>potential for reshaping my life in a big way.
I don't begrudge you that, John. And I would certainly never stage a "choose now: Aoy or Hogalums" ultimatum. However, it seems that at the very least, events have arranged just such a choice for you, and we lost out. It's not that I blame you, or even that I think you made the wrong decision. I don't. It just doesn't feel very good.
>I can also see that you're uncomfortable with the way
>Jeff has been talking about his latest exploits.
Yes, I find it prurient, sophomoric, and boring all at the same time.
>I also understand
>that he has wasted too many of his years with Kim and
>he's got to work this out of his system.
Okay.
>Curt has been busy, but I have learned this much about
>him. He has excellent priorities and if he wants
>something 9 times out of 10 he can make it happen. If
>we plan a meeting, Curt's the last one I worry about
>not making it.
Probably more like 999 times out of 1000.
>>One bright spot has been Laura, a co-worker of mine
>>with whom I have grown very close. She is very sweet
>>and kind-hearted, intelligent and funny, and she feels
>>the same about me.
>
>That's wonderful. Good luck on building this new
>friendship.
Thanks! I'm having fun, anyway.
>>It was a big thrill to get my copy of Futures in the
>>mail with my story published in it. I'm optimistic
>>they will publish my other story, too.
>
>1. Where do I get a copy of this thing?
I am told it's available at Borders, but I'm not certain it is. The damned thing is $11, though, so if you want one, I'll get you a copy with my discount. I can also just make you a photocopy.
>2. Which story did you submit after the first one?
"To Do Over." I don't think you've read it.
>>When I am not feeling creative, I play webmaster for
>>my mom's new website.
>
>What is the subject? Can we see it, too?
You are welcome to visit, but I guarantee it will bore the crap out of you. It is about wardrobe planning and online clothes shopping and such, but it has very user-friendly navigation, thank you very much. www.mypersonalstyle.com
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