We're entitled to our opinions and to express them.  I like Mariana
Ruybalid.  She may or not like me.  I like and respect her writing.  I
can understand why she might feel overwhelmed by the mail and not want
to cope with post after post of mostly one-liners.  All she asked for
was assistance to be removed or suspended for a number of months.  She
requested removal tersely and gave a brief direct reason: more than
others have done.  She also was truthful, as I read her, which I do not
always read in others.

Would she were other?  Perhaps some have us have failed to communicate
with her more completely and personally.

Different strokes for different folks.  If and when she's ready Mariana
will find her way back.  Wherever her journey I wish her well and think
fondly of her.

ISM

-----Original Message-----
From: Karen K. Perlow
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2000 9:24 AM
 Subject: Re: Happy Thanksgiving

In a message dated 11/23/2000 12:22:53 AM Central Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:

<< This is a busy list to
 be sure, but we are all connected here.  All anyone has to do is jump
in and
 join the party.

 There is magic on this list that I have not experienced on other lists
>>

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that post, Betty. What's wrong
with
the posts seeming like a conversation? I enjoy the good natured teasing
&
LOVE the camaraderie that I feel on this list.I thank God for all of
you.

Karen :)