Re: 16yo

Mark Thornsburg wrote:
> 
> Hi.  Over the past week, I have received emails questioning whether or
> not I am who I say I am, and some slick insinuations have been made.
> This really upsets me.  Yes, I am 16.  Last November I had to have
> open-heart surgery for the second time in my life.  In December, I had
> to have a second open-heart surgery.  Due to many many many
> complications, I have not been well enough to finish scool (with a high
> A average to boot)  this year.  Just now am I well enough to do much of
> anything, and even though I've been 16 for a few months, I'm just now
> taking driver's ed.  And I'm still not up to par.  I have a really bad
> sinus infection, in fact, I'm about halfway deaf!  It is greatly
> upsetting to me that some of you don't trust me, because I trust you.
> I've given out my age, (and home address to some of you) and been very
> honest.  I'm sorry if that scares anyone, but that's who I am.  If you
> want, I will get off your mailing list, and my sincerest apologies.
> 
> Russell Tanner Thornsburg

Dear Rusty;
Don't you dare leave our list! And you need not make apologies, either.
I think it is wonderful to have someone your age putting up with "we
older people". You have a most refreshing outlook and attitude, and I
think we can all take a lesson from your outspoken personality. It is
wonderful to see someone who is trying to learn more about irises, and
that is what this list is all about. Sharing info to help one another
improve our methods and our gardens, and it makes it even more fun, when
it can be done with a sense of humour and a light spirit. You just hang
in there, and just keep asking questions and being yourself. My vote is
with you!!

Nancy Silverberg,
Molalla, OR zone 8, where tomorrow is show day in Portland.
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