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Joe Calabrese · Oct 22, 2005

Hi all.

I was rushed to the hospital Monday night and just got home today.

My heart has a serious rhythm problem and I am afraid I must take some time off.

So... After the screenwriting competition (winners will be announced now on Nov 13th.)

I will be stepping down as moderator to focus on my health and deliberate to whether I should continue striving for a career in screenwriting. The stress of it all is obviously getting to me.

I still have a few more weeks, so we'll talk more later.

PS. If you haven't voted yet for task 2, please do so by Sunday night.

Thanks.

Joe

Dawno · Oct 22, 2005

Joe, I think I speak for a lot of people like me who don't post in your thread but admire you for the hard work you do -- I hope all goes well for you and soon! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

paprikapink · Oct 22, 2005

Yup, Dawno's right. She said just what I woulda said. Joe! Take good, good care of yourself.

September skies · Oct 22, 2005

You're in my prayers Joe. Do take care of yourself. That is the most important thing.

Perks · Oct 22, 2005

Dawno, you said it just right. Joe, I'm not proficient at zipping through screenplays and getting the most out of them, but I always enjoy your wit and appreciate the care you put into your posts and the running of your boards (and contests.)

Please take care and know how well thought of you are!

awatkins · Oct 22, 2005

Oh, my goodness, Joe! Please take good care of yourself. This is too scary.

Annabanana · Oct 22, 2005

Joe, so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. Don't give up on your dreams!

Boo_Radley · Oct 22, 2005

Take off all the time you need, Joe. I doubt anyone here will begrudge you some time off to concentrate on yourself, first and foremost.

The most important thing is that you get better. Do so.

brokenfingers · Oct 22, 2005

Wow, I don't know what to say.

I wish you the best, Joe. Here's to your health, your endeavors and the fruition of all your dreams.

Take care of yourself and then come back and let us know when we can go see that killer movie you wrote.

scripter1 · Oct 22, 2005

Take care of yourself Joe

Our prayers, thoughts, blessings, and well wishes will be with you.

Take all the time you need. Take care of your kids. Go for walks down leaf strewn paths.

nganok · Oct 22, 2005

Take Care Joe

Joe you may be taking this whole "lay your life on the keyboard thing too seriously" lol Something you enjoy so much should never hurt you so bad. Take a break, the keyboard will be there when you get back.

Mac H. · Oct 22, 2005

Look after yourself Joe.

JennaGlatzer · Oct 22, 2005

Joe, if you promise to get better soon, I promise not to let Opti moderate in your absence.

FolkloreFanatic · Oct 22, 2005

Take care of yourself first, Joe. Hope you get better.

clockwork · Oct 23, 2005

Joe,

Wishing you a rested, speedy recovery. Whatever you do, here's to a long and healthy run.

We'll keep the house neat and tidy until you get back.

Chris

NikeeGoddess · Oct 23, 2005

Hey Joe - I hope you make your rest a power rest. You'll be able to write an entire screenplay in you head and when you hit the keyboards again it'll be all down in a week. Remember that flick where Richard Dreyfuss was paralyzed from the neck down and the entire story he was lying in bed?! Power rest!

DrRita · Oct 23, 2005

Take care of yourself and mind the doctor's advice. Your're in my prayers too.

Mikael · Oct 23, 2005

Sorry to hear that. Hope all goes well. Perhaps you could take up Tai Chi.

Mikael

alleycat · Oct 23, 2005

I'm sorry to hear about your health concerns, Joe. I hadn't known you for very long but you have always been helpful and understanding with any problem I was having.

Best wishes.

Charles (alleycat)

rhymegirl · Oct 24, 2005

Take care of yourself, Joe. I'm so sorry to hear about your heart problems. We all wish you well.

Rainy Night · Oct 24, 2005

Thanks for everything Joe. Sorry to hear about your health. The forum will definitely miss your presence

WritingFool · Oct 24, 2005

There comes a point in everyones life, when they come to that crossroads of what they want their life to stand for. Have they completed all they set out for themselves, and are they content with themselves.

Some people have passed it already, some people might not ever, but its in the striving of what we Love, and how we want to live our life, is where we get exactly what we deserve out of life.

If the writing bug is still eating at you, and you cant let it go...not yet, then Id say your challenge now becomes, how can I continue to write, and control how it affects my health. There is a balance there. And i hope you find it, if the desire is still eating at you.

But youve always seemed to have a full plate to handle, and I hope that means a full life for you. Youve come across as very decent and hardworking, and those always bring about their own rewards.

So, good luck in whatever you choose to do. We're all better writers because of all youve done for this forum. Take care. Get better.

Writer1 · Oct 24, 2005

Take care of yourself.

Mark

Nicholas S.H.J.M Woodhouse · Oct 24, 2005

Joe, i would just like to say that you have been incredible.

i am a part time script doctor for local theatre groups and everytime there is one put up in the critique area i look at it, read it, think about it, try to organise thoughts into a cohesive and non-patronising setup but always click back, and there you are - first in, always eager to help in a truly kind way.

i honestly wish you the best.

Nicholas

Enigma · Oct 24, 2005

Good luck

Joe Calabrese said:
Hi all.

I was rushed to the hospital Monday night and just got home today.

My heart has a serious rhythm problem and I am afraid I must take some time off.

So... After the screenwriting competition (winners will be announced now on Nov 13th.)

I will be stepping down as moderator to focus on my health and deliberate to whether I should continue striving for a career in screenwriting. The stress of it all is obviously getting to me.

I still have a few more weeks, so we'll talk more later.

PS. If you haven't voted yet for task 2, please do so by Sunday night.

Thanks.

Joe

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