We know you, Martin. You can handle it. And I've learned over the past couple of years that YOU get to let them know exactly what you are able to give. And they gladly accept that from you. Trust me, it was such a revelation. I stopped ducking folks. I used to think it was up to them! Life got a little easier when I realized I controlled it...
_____ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:04 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... Thank you, James. And I was in Danville. You know, that part of the Commonwealth you've been trying to give away for years? (Thanks for the thought, Fate. Could've used a lemonade Friday at about three..) Everything went as well as expected there. And, as I suppose we're all meant to do during such crises, we learn a little about who and what we are in the world. Myself, I think I've been handed the mantle my late uncle carried, as mentor to all of my younger male cousins. The number of contacts in my cellphone doubled in just under two hours. A little daunting, as I think about it. But I'm told that I can handle it, so I believe such. Again, thank you all for your words and thoughts. ---------[ Received Mail Content ]---------- Subject : RE: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... Date : Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:38:02 -0500 >From : "James Landrith" <ja...@jameslandrith.com> To : <scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com> Martin, I am sorry to hear of your uncle's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts. By the way, what part of Virginia will you be visiting? I'm in Alexandria. -------------- James Landrith Official website: http://jameslandrith.com TMA: http://multiracial.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jlandrith Facebook: http://apus.facebook.com/profile.php?id=134400205 Facebook Reader's Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-A-Landrith-Jr/18759565916 MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/jlandrith Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jlandrith From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:37 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [scifinoir2] OT: On a personal note... My friends, I will be absent from you august company until Monday. My mother's oldest brother passed away on Friday, and I have to travel to Virginia for the funeral on this Friday. Know that I'm with all of you, in spirit and thought. Keep the good works coming, and I'll be back. Martin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds
