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Fwd: list apology
Listees,
Please start from the bottom up and read this thread. KB is unable to
communicate with the list directly at the moment. If anyone saw her
"tirade" that I posted last week, this is the thread that would have
resulted. The only missing piece is the one wherein I tell her she is being
too hard on herself, which prompted her to reply that I've made her feel
better. Otherwise, read on for our newest listee's testimonial about the
"religious experience" that discovering OtR is.
Can I get a big "welcome" for our estranged and "gun-shy" newbie? (I'm
volunteering my services as "conduit" or "emissary" between the list and KB
until this matter is resolved.)
Ad Karen, having just obtained "Patience", what are your impressions? Who
or what you kill to get your hands on my "Patience" baseball cap?
(hehehe!) In the OT mode, how about "Reveal"?
-Matt, who loves the word "epiphany" bunches.
>From: "Bailey, Karen" <Karen.Bailey at mwra_state.ma.us>
>To: "'soberman_69 at hotmail_com'" <soberman_69 at hotmail_com>
>Subject: FW: buffy/angel fans redux
>Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 11:51:47 -0400
>
>Matt, I am having trouble with my computer. I think it has to do with the
>move and what our MIS center is doing to back up files. Could you do me
>the
>kindest favor and post this for me?
>
>Listees,
>
>This needs to go out to all of you. I never intended to insult ANYONE. I
>spoke out of turn and unkindly. I apologize to EVERYONE who read what I
>sent to Matt re: buffy/angel fans redux. Matt took the time, most
>graciously, to point this out my gaffe.
>
>Peace?
>
>karen/aka/kb
>
>ps. Does anyone else think Matt is a dreamy writer?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bailey, Karen
>Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 11:39 AM
>To: 'Matthew Mesina'
>Subject: RE: buffy/angel fans redux
>
>
>Matt,
>
>I'm really sorry. I did a terrific job at picking the wrong person to lash
>out at. And I didn't mean to lash out at anyone, truly. I guess being so
>late to jump on the bus made me a little disappointed when I didn't find
>the
>pot of gold. Yet. I need to learn patience. And e-mail etiquette. I'm
>really a nice person.
>
>I DID appreciate your account of the Pittsburgh show, and I believe I said
>so earlier this week; I hope you caught that. Maybe because I am a late
>joiner what I'm looking for is all old to the other listees/lostees, so I
>am
>shy about sharing my experiences. They're all so personal and emotional; I
>think I'm confused about whether I opened the wrong door. Sort of like the
>cliche about the guy who introduces himself at his first AA meeting and
>finds out its a singles group. It can be a little embarrassing, but I'm
>going to dip my toes in the water for just a little bit, since you so
>offered. I've only been a fan for a few years, through divine intervention
>(hah! this from the self-proclaimed atheist/agnostic.) By that I mean, I
>went to see the Junkies in Boston, and there was a band I'd never heard of
>opening up the show, then joining in on some songs with the Junkies. My
>husband, always a supporter of the opening band, picked up GDBD. It was
>not
>love at first sight; had it been, I think my epiphany might have been a
>little less profound. I'm still in epiphany. I like the way it happened,
>and wouldn't change it one bit. I haven't had such a love affair with a
>band since R.E.M.
>
>That's all I can say right now; still a little gun-shy.
>
>Thank you for taking the time to point out my foibles and shed a little
>insight on the coffeehouse concept as J-Loo tried to explain to me earlier.
>I didn't know who the listees were, but could have surmised that they all
>live in Rhineland.
>
>Thank you especially for extending the olive branch and welcoming me, as
>others have. It was a kind gesture, but I'm afraid I'm the one who needs
>to
>make the peace offering.
>
>I'm very passionate, but its easier to see that there's no anger in this
>passion face to face.
>
>You write beautifully and graciously.
>
>Peace?
>
>kb
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Matthew Mesina [mailto:soberman_69 at hotmail_com]
>Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 7:29 PM
>To: Bailey, Karen
>Subject: RE: buffy/angel fans redux
>
>
>
>hey there,
>
> Its so ironic that you'd pick on me, the guy who posted the most
>on-topic thing all week and then pointed out to everyone that they'd wasted
>ample opportunities to be on topic by commenting on what I'd written.
>(About the Pittsburgh show.) Really, I'm not upset or annoyed with you
>dear. I have no desire to ruin anything for anyone, and I do not actually
>know the people, Ysoie and Kevin, my Buffy post was primarily directed to.
>We've barely even exchanged words. I too loathe inner circle elitism.
> IIRC J-Loo pointed out recently that this list is sorta like a
>coffeehouse 'round table discussion. It is never gonna change because
>roughly half the people here know each other. Plus, the people here are
>not
>
>shy. Rhinelannders are largely just that, people living near Over the
>Rhine/Ohio.
> Perhaps by subscribing to the digest version, you could filter
>through
>the unwanted mail with greater ease. Otherwise, please share your OtR
>experience
>with us. What attracts you to them? How did you discover them? Favorite
>song? Best concert? Don't be shy. Pick an apple from all but that one
>forbidden tree, pull up a chair, and take a load off. We are glad to have
>you.
>
>extending the olive branch,
>
>Matt
>
> >From: "Bailey, Karen" <Karen.Bailey at mwra_state.ma.us>
> >
> >What on EARTH does Buffy the Vampire Slayer have to do with Over the
> >Rhine????? It seems like there's a handful of people who know each other
> >and have turned this forum into their own personal chat line. I've given
> >this 4 days, and am about to give up. You're ruining this for those who
> >are
> >not in your inner, inner circle.
> >
> >I'm so disappointed.
> >
> >kb
>
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