Debra,
Thank you for the sensitivity and sincerity of this apology. I've always
admired the openess and honesty of your posts, even as I marvel at how well,
how intelligently, they're written. That you could send such a heartfelt
retraction is becoming of all the other attributes I've come to appreciate
and respect in you.
I know the stress you're under in NYC is immeasurable, Debra. We all are
affected, but nothing compares with the post-traumatic stress of being
there, literally breathing it. The accounts I'm hearing from all my friends
in Manhattan are nothing short of horrific. I spoke to Alison on her cell
tonight as she makes her way by truck from NYC to Utah with a friend. She
was in Ohio...Toledo. She couldn't hold back tears describing how she was
affected on the morning of the 11th before she left the City. She's still
very, very shaken and her emotions run the gamut.
Anyway. You are so worthy of forgiveness...I won't hesitate. Actually, I
can't wait to party in person with you and Paz and all my jmdl friends in
happier days, which surely will come, although tonight it seems they're
still a ways away.
-Julius
np: "Amazing Grace" acappella on CNN
> Michael,
>
> I have been rougher on you than you deserve and I'm very sorry for that.
> >
> So please be patient while I sort some things out and the stress of the
> events in NYC lessen a bit, and know for now that even though I've
> disagreed with you on a couple of points recently, and will perhaps
> still disagree once I've thought things over, I've never thought badly
> of you and am truly sorry that I've treated you so harshly.
>
> And to other listmembers too... my message today was certainly not one
> of my finest. Please forgive me for assaulting you all in that way.
>
> Debra Shea
