On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 5:21 PM, Alan E. Davis wrote: > I am a keen user of org-mode, whose uses for which seem never to > become well defined: as soon as I think I understand it, it > morphs, or the horizons of my understanding recede from view. No > amount of praise can adequately pay tribute to the massively > ingenious organic entity that is org-mode. This has been the work > conceived of a rare intellect with unusually broad and creative > vision, and well executed. One such as myself, who dabbles > unafraid in the world of minds far better schooled and far more > brilliant than my own, finds the use for such tools as this an > expedient, towards his own purposes, as he tries almost hopelessly > to fathom its mysteries--and Carsten Dominick, seemingly a man of > uncommon intellectual clarity and humanity, the renaissance man, > perhaps has from time to time led me both willingly and patiently > through it's brambles and tangles and lighted the way. How you > have done this remains a humbling mystery. > > For both the personal advice and assistance, and the broad vision > that has nurtured this system, I would offer my humble thanks. I > for one felt relieved that you intend to stay involved. >
You expressed pretty much all I wanted to say, Alan. I tried learning Emacs for over a decade but always dropped it due to its zillion of commands and crazy key combination. And when I found and started using Org, courtesy John Wiegley's tutorial (a planner refugee in 2008) those key chords started sinking into my muscle memory; and Org became a doorway to a richer and broader Emacs world. Carsten, you have been an inspiration to me personally with your extraordinary competence, dedication and human understanding. I wish I could emulate even a fraction of that. Org has been a mirror which showed me how truly messy and procrastinating I was. Sometimes I avoid it for the bitter truth it tells; but the alternatives are mediocre and mediocrity. So I keep coming back improving a little every time in this love-hate relationship. I couldn't be more thankful for your gift and I am proud to be (a little) part of this great community you have built. > And to Bastien, who has also on a number of occasions patiently > offered his insights, I also offer a "thank you," and a kind hope > for your stewardship of this project. > > Would that I could offer some more substantial to org-mode that > mostly a spectator's praise and appreciation. Perhaps in time. Bastien, thanks for creating Worg and stepping up to this large role. I feel safe having my life management system in your hands. -- Manish _______________________________________________ Emacs-orgmode mailing list Please use `Reply All' to send replies to the list. Emacs-orgmode@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/emacs-orgmode