And do not resign....that will not help. Print an explanation and go
forward. Resigning only deprives us all of what you have to contribute, it
doesn't have to be perfect, but if it is not there, then it is way less than
perfect.
Mistakes are common....learning from them so that others benefit from the
mistake is very uncommon.
Thanks,
Mark M.
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael L Blood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mark Miconi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
Paul Harris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 11:18 AM
Subject: The Death Of A Dream
Dear Craig, Mark, Geoff, Walter and all list members who have
benefited so much from the selfless efforts of Paul Harris and
Jim Tobin,
I am just sick upon reading Pual & Jim's posts.
I am afraid I was one of the authors mentioned, by citing my auction
and not mentioning Darryl's in the same article. Though I
have mentioned his auctions many times in my articles, I
fear he took great offense at my failure to do so this time.
Paul and Jim are the last people on earth I would want to see
hurt like this.
I feel sick to my stomach.
I tend to write about whatever I am feeling enthused about
at the time and have always been totally undisguised in openly
mentioning what I am up to, myself. I fear this carefree style has
resulted in a response that hurt two of the best people I know.
This month I focused on new changes that would be at the
Tucson Show - and certainly mentioned changes in my own
venue. Next month, immediately before the show, I was going to
touch on all the standard venues not to be missed. I guess I should have
informed Darryl of that in advance. I have, many times, written
of how Darryl always brings some of the most beautiful specimens
in the world to the show.
In this particular issue I also wrote about new ventures of Bob Haag,
Eric Olson, Jim Strope, Mike Farmer, the Hupe brothers, Adam and Greg. I
guess all other dealers could have been offended. It is difficult to know
where such notification is required but, as I said, my plans for the Feb.
issue were to address all elements of the show not particularly new this
year, but which are, of course, not to be
missed.
For those who may have not gotten around to reading the article, METEORITE
TIMES is now down, so, I have posted the article at which offense was taken.
The full article, exactly as published can be seen at:
http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/MMT.html
I would like to propose the following to Paul and Jim:
PLEASE DO NOT FOLD YOUR TERRIFIC METEORITE TIMES!
Instead, please accept my resignation from my column.
I don't know who was accused of "bad science" or who posted a photo link at
which someone took offense, but my guess is they would happily resign, as
well, to see the invaluable fruits of your labor continue.
Never, ever, would I have exposed you to any grief, had I seen
it coming.
My deepest regrets are extended to every person who has worked so hard
submitting fine articles to the publication, and, of course, to all of you,
the readers. We all have benefited so much from the thankless labor of Paul
and Jim. Perhaps, if we all let them know they are appreciated and needed
they might possibly reconsider?
Sincerely, Michael Blood
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