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Zine dedicated to Hippiemom

Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,278
edited January 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Trading Stories with the Leaves #3 will be dedicated to Hippiemom. Along with the artwork/writings that we have received, we're thinking of including a section with lines from you if you would like to write something as a memorial to her. If you would like to include a few lines just write in this thread. I'll consider that a reflection of your willingness to let us use your words. If you don't have a name with your lines, I'll just use your synergy name.

I'd like to include her image and name. Suggestions on how I would get those? Hopefully, we'll figure out how to send it to her family.

Here's mine to start:


Dear Hippiemom, when I saw your name attached to a thread I knew that a voice of empathy and reason had joined a discussion. Your warmth and intelligence shined through clearly, and you will be greatly missed. The word missed ends too short for what I'm feeling. I'll be thinking of you. - Maria
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
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  • redrockredrock Posts: 18,341
    Thank you Ms. Haiku. A beautiful thought.
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Trading Stories with the Leaves #3 will be dedicated to Hippiemom. Along with the artwork/writings that we have received, we're thinking of including a section with lines from you if you would like to write something as a memorial to her. If you would like to include a few lines just write in this thread. I'll consider that a reflection of your willingness to let us use your words. If you don't have a name with your lines, I'll just use your synergy name.

    I'd like to include her image and name. Suggestions on how I would get those? Hopefully, we'll figure out how to send it to her family.

    Here's mine to start:


    Dear Hippiemom, when I saw your name attached to a thread I knew that a voice of empathy and reason had joined a discussion. Your warmth and intelligence shined through clearly, and you will be greatly missed. The word missed ends too short for what I'm feeling. I'll be thinking of you. - Maria
    There are many people on here that know her personally and there were a couple of beautiful pictures posted in the thread on the moving train.
    What a wonderful idea.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    (This might appear quite sentimental.. so anyone with a problem with that, just deal with it OK)

    Hippiemom, I didn't speak to you a great deal, but I've heard a great deal spoken about you. You really left your mark on people. The Pit. Friends. Family. From my perspective, this goes to show how miracles can be happening right under our noses, lives are being changed, but our cynical selves rarely notice until it's too late.

    You will be missed.

    Mark
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    I think I'll stick to the few words I tried to write upon knowing:

    "I bet none of us thought it could happen to her, even if she was so sick. She was too strong, too smart, too wise, too deserving to be the one who would make it...

    I truly feel like I just lost a family member.
    I can't imagine how her real family members feel like right now.

    I had hoped to be able to offer a Vic ticket to her had I gotten through to them. I'm sure meeting her, had she been able to come, would have been the highlight of the experience.

    I'm sure if there's a good place afterwards, she's in it."

    Also Ms. Haiku... everyone is now remembering her for her wisdom and sweetness. She surely was those things. But let's not forget her feistiness, her rage against injustice and stupidity and ignorance. Those were even more beautiful traits of her. In this spirit, I would like to suggest as one of the pictures... the first one I saw of her years ago. She had her middle finger up and a beautiful, defiant look on her face.
    She may have lost her battle to cancer, but in my mind right now she is saying "fuck you, bastard. You may have taken me away from my family and friends, but I am still so much better than you"
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    meme wrote:
    You may have taken me away from my family and friends, but I am still so much better than you"

    And - forgive me, it's my belief - 'still alive'... somewhere... so she's not been beaten.
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,278
    meme wrote:
    I think I'll stick to the few words I tried to write upon knowing:

    "I bet none of us thought it could happen to her, even if she was so sick. She was too strong, too smart, too wise, too deserving to be the one who would make it...

    I truly feel like I just lost a family member.
    I can't imagine how her real family members feel like right now.

    I had hoped to be able to offer a Vic ticket to her had I gotten through to them. I'm sure meeting her, had she been able to come, would have been the highlight of the experience.

    I'm sure if there's a good place afterwards, she's in it."

    Also Ms. Haiku... everyone is now remembering her for her wisdom and sweetness. She surely was those things. But let's not forget her feistiness, her rage against injustice and stupidity and ignorance. Those were even more beautiful traits of her. In this spirit, I would like to suggest as one of the pictures... the first one I saw of her years ago. She had her middle finger up and a beautiful, defiant look on her face.
    She may have lost her battle to cancer, but in my mind right now she is saying "fuck you, bastard. You may have taken me away from my family and friends, but I am still so much better than you"
    Whoever has the images, please send them to tradingstories3@yahoo.com and give Trading Stories with the Leaves permission to include them in the zine. I can't just take the image. I'd love to include it though. I just need permission from the photographer.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Whoever has the images, please send them to tradingstories3@yahoo.com and give Trading Stories with the Leaves permission to include them in the zine. I can't just take the image. I'd love to include it though. I just need permission from the photographer.

    Hi Maria,

    I'll ask on MT. The pit records don't extend as far back as the time when the picture was posted. She posted that picture herself, which tells me she probably liked it :). Perhaps someone who knew her personally would be able to retrieve it. But unless this comes easy... surely this is not a time to bother her family with the request.
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • TheLostSoulTheLostSoul Posts: 773
    meme wrote:

    But let's not forget her feistiness, her rage against injustice and stupidity and ignorance. Those were even more beautiful traits of her. In this spirit, I would like to suggest as one of the pictures... the first one I saw of her years ago. She had her middle finger up and a beautiful, defiant look on her face.

    i used to tell her that all the time. "you're feisty!"
    and her reply was always the same. "you like 'em feisty."

    it was one of the things i loved about her the most, her feistiness.

    i dont remember exactly when and why she took this pic and sent it to me. but im sure i had it coming... its in my gmail somewhere. but its also up in her photobucket. link below.

    http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v230/hippiemom/?action=view&current=0920042338.jpg
    I miss you hippiemom.
  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    TheLostSoul wrote:
    i used to tell her that all the time. "you're feisty!"
    and her reply was always the same. "you like 'em feisty."

    it was one of the things i loved about her the most, her feistiness.

    http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v230/hippiemom/?action=view&current=0920042338.jpg


    That's it, thank you.
    This is so fucking hard.
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • edvedder913edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    what happened to her? sorry, i am obviously out of the loop.
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,278
    edvedder913 wrote:
    what happened to her? sorry, i am obviously out of the loop.
    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=164839&page=47

    Post 703
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    edvedder913 wrote:
    what happened to her? sorry, i am obviously out of the loop.

    You should find the thread on the AET... sticky.
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    this is a wonderful idea ms H :o I was thinking that it would be nice if we, as a community, did something for her. I can't think of anything better!
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    Thank you, Ms. Haiku.

    I will take some time, revisit some of her posts and try to sum up what she meant to me, a complete stranger, as best as I can.

    Thanks again. I think this will help a lot of us.
    Walking can be a real trip
    ***********************
    "We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
    ***********************
    Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
  • orig_long redorig_long red Posts: 2,029
    It's weird when someone here dies and their username just ceases to exist.

    I just wanted to say that she was a great conversation and that I'll remember fondly the correspondences I had with her.
    Jam out with your clam out.
  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    long red wrote:
    It's weird when someone here dies and their username just ceases to exist.

    WTH - that breaks my heart even more.
    Walking can be a real trip
    ***********************
    "We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
    ***********************
    Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
  • BuruBuru Posts: 8,473
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Trading Stories with the Leaves #3 will be dedicated to Hippiemom. Along with the artwork/writings that we have received, we're thinking of including a section with lines from you if you would like to write something as a memorial to her. If you would like to include a few lines just write in this thread. I'll consider that a reflection of your willingness to let us use your words. If you don't have a name with your lines, I'll just use your synergy name.

    I'd like to include her image and name. Suggestions on how I would get those? Hopefully, we'll figure out how to send it to her family.

    Here's mine to start:


    Dear Hippiemom, when I saw your name attached to a thread I knew that a voice of empathy and reason had joined a discussion. Your warmth and intelligence shined through clearly, and you will be greatly missed. The word missed ends too short for what I'm feeling. I'll be thinking of you. - Maria

    that's a beautiful thought.
    y la banda de Guille... cuando toca?
  • NY PJ1NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    very nice idea
  • NY PJ1NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    very nice idea
  • NY PJ1NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    very nice idea
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    Dear Hippiemom,

    Even through the struggles with cancer you still reached out to me during my darkest days. Always reminding me that I was a good person even though at the time I didn't believe I was. Even though I never had the honor of meeting you I feel as though I lost a best friend. You will be missed and I am eternally thankfull for every word of wisdom and encouragement you bestowed upon me.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,278
    mammasan, that was a very thoughtful idea of yours regarding the dedication.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • mammasanmammasan Posts: 5,656
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    mammasan, that was a very thoughtful idea of yours regarding the dedication.

    It's the least we can do for someone who meant so much to so many of us.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    Great idea Ms. Haiku.

    I'd like to say the following:

    "You really know the loss of a special person when you never even met them and you still feel like something's missing. You left a mark on a lot of people, some who you knew, some that you probably didn't. Here's hoping you are in a better place. 'The sun will rise another day'." - Jamie (Jeremy1012)

    thanks.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • CollinCollin Posts: 4,931
    Beautiful idea, Ms Haiku.

    I'm going to try and write down my thoughts tonight or tomorrow because right now... there are no words, just disbelief. It's weird, I never met her but I lost a good friend. She was always there for me and, from what I can tell, she was there for a lot of people...
    THANK YOU, LOSTDAWG!


    naděje umírá poslední
  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    Hippiemom,

    I didn't know you well, but I have known you for years. You were always very kind to me. The debates on AMT will be a little less intelligent without you. This world will be a little less bright without your human light. I take solace knowing you are no longer in pain and discomfort.

    Rest In Peace, my friend. You will be greatly missed.

    Sincerely,
    Kevin
    aNiMaL
  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    Got to bump this for Hippiemom...
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    This is still a bit too much of a raw wound for me, right now, but as I'm editing this edition for Ms Haiku, I hope to dedicate my editorial to Laura.
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    To Laura:
    My alter-ego/kindred spirit. You believed in humanity and that we could achieve peace in this world, whereas I am certain we cannot... yet, we shared the same spirit for hope... peace. I try to believe in humankind... you did believe. I believe that your life was proof of humankind... as you were both... Human... Kind.
    our world is a little colder.
    peace... love...
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,278
    Man, these threads are flying by quick. Could you all watch that this keep on the front page or near there? I'll will, also.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
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