From P&E to here to eternity
Really I have been shy and mostly distrustful of internet groups – then there’s the infinite sadness of wondering how to belong; there’s the anxiety of knowing there is so much I don’t understand and so much I have missed by keeping myself from learning – still afraid nine-year old kids are more adept at anything cyber or tech – still afraid of how foolish I can appear. Tons more foolish than my most foolish behavior on any street in any city.
But when I stumbled into this room, practically knocking over the water cooler in my nervousness, I soon felt immeasurable warmth and then kindness itself – reading posts and never failing to be impressed with the breath and scope of topics and the eloquence of the members here – their savvy and gentle encouragement. This is a wonderful place. It is a steady, uncompromising flame which seems to want to burn indefinitely. I haven’t come across the usual fop, pomp, and rude chic I have begun to associate with most of the internet groups I’ve visited. For the most part, I have felt like a beggar until I came here for a cup of water. This place keeps making me want to say, “Thank y