Dear Robin

Robin,

As I had thought, apologies were made in advance. I state them again. By taking the ball home, I meant that I am no longer part of the experiment. I am still a member of cyberspace. And so are you.

Robin, do not take so hard what one person has commented on. Now that I am out of the experiment, I do not need to be so blunt. Many of your ideas will, I am sure, grow into something very wonderful and rewarding for you and others. I know wearing your heart on your sleeve is taking risks, but it also is a confirmation of your resolution to be a open and honest person.

And Robin, I did not say exactly that you are a childish, shallow person. I said your responses only encourage me to appreciate you in that way. You state you will stop making speeches, and I applaud your descision. Being ourselves is sometimes very hard for all of us, but it is always worthwhile. This last post encourages me to see you as more mature and responsible to our interactions.

As for your comments about me, I will accept them. You have every right to express yourself as you want, or may need to. Life is far to short for any of us to squander it in squabbles.

I do not take exception to your life or consciousness either Robin, I only take exception to you stating that I might want to be so 'identical' to you with my own consciousness. I think we are all individuals. In the great cosmos of things you and I and everybody else are equals, but we each have our own way of experiencing living. You are certainly within your rights to express yourself as you see fit. You do not need a formal declaration to do so. In the end all any of us can be is but ourselves, and we always do our best from moment to moment.

Thank you for your rich responses Robin. I wish you well in all that you do. Be true to thy self.

Your friend,

Dale

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Friends, by Robin Sircus, 11/4/98

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