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ramblings » Blog Archive » Further Thoughts on Snow — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:07:57 +0000

[...] but it was also a year in which far too many people that I knew died far before their time. My godson Phelim; Ashton, the daughter of our superintendent; Deb; and then, New Year’s Eve day, Jim Pusack, a [...]

By: the godfather

the godfather — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:53:11 +0000

There is no police report. There is no accountability. In fact this page is the only thing that comes up when searching for little Phelim. The only condolence I have is knowing that Phelim is in a better place now.

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What is this thing we have here? | Information Wants To Be Free — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:36:34 +0000

[...] Laura Crossett has been thinking about the same thing: I�ve been pondering a good deal lately about the nature of online communication and whether, when we post something either good or bad, we are doing so in order to be informative or in order to garner accolades or condolences. I haven�t come up with an answer, but I have realized that, for me, the online world and the regular world have bled into each other so much that I can�t always separate out what happens in my real life into distinct parcels that fit neatly into pre-printed grids. I was always fairly good at coloring inside the lines when I was a kid, and I used to hate it when I made mistakes. Some years later, it seems to me as though mistakes are pretty much the currency we trade in, if we�re honest. [...]

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:41:27 +0000

Hugs.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:08:18 +0000

Laura, I am so sorry for this loss and for everyone connected to little Phelim. I would say more but I am terrible at times like these.

I think you know a fair bit about my views on the so-called personal/professional divide so I will leave that be for now.

I am not a praying man but I do believe in hope and that it can strengthen us, individually and collectively. I am sending you and Phelim’s family as much strength as I possibly can.

By: Mom

Mom — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:43:46 +0000

common cathedral in Boston prayed for Phelim and all his family, too; today for you, that you be supported as you are there for them. much love from here.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:18:04 +0000

Thanks, everyone. Meredith, I remember your post about your grandfather and what a good one it was, and what an important part of your life he was.

I don’t have much more to say but thanks, once again, and again.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:54:19 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss — the loss of a child is the worst thing imaginable. I’m glad you could be there for your friend.

I wrote a blog post when my grandfather died. It wasn’t to get condolences, though I certainly did. It was more about sharing that part of my life and processing my feelings through writing, which I’ve done since I was a child (though in a more private way). I find it difficult to keep that neat personal/professional separation, especially when I consider so many people in this profession friends. So, I’m totally with you on that blurring of the lines.

Please keep coloring outside of the lines and take care of yourself. You and your friend’s family are in my thoughts.

By: Joy Weese Moll

Joy Weese Moll — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:36:50 +0000

Thanks for letting us know. Such a blessing for all involved that you are able to be with your friend at this time. Take care of yourself!

By: Steve Lawson

Steve Lawson — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:34:13 +0000

I’m glad you did write this up here, as I missed the news the first time around on Twitter. And I don’t think it seems like you are fishing for condolences; you are letting the people that care about you know what’s going on.

I’m so sorry to hear about your godson. I don’t pray, but children and friends are precious and life is precious to all of us, and I’ll be thinking of you and your friends and family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.