Re: 16yo
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: 16yo
- From: j*@totacc.com (June Ellan Mazzolini)
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 13:07:11 -0600 (MDT)
David Silverberg wrote:
>
> 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.
I agree with all the positive things that have been said to you RUSTY.
I teach gifted, percious(sp), intelligent children. You are
appreciated and valued.
June Ellan
