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Wednesday; "Gone With The Wind"...

Apr 20, 2011 11:23

I just want to mention something here, in case you're not already aware of it. I want to mention the extraordinary craftsmanship that's demonstrated by Margaret Mitchell in Gone With The Wind. The density of it, and the way everything in it is woven together; the immediacy of it. It's truly remarkable, and I wish I could write that way. It's ( Read more... )

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Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 17 2011, 23:35:15 UTC

I was asked to "tell everyone that she's really sorry, but she just can't communicate anymore. She just can't focus on things well enough to even answer an email, let alone talk to anyone."

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging amaebi October 18 2011, 02:52:11 UTC

Thank you for the sad news, Stephen. I've used lj and fb to propagate it.

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Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 18 2011, 13:08:38 UTC

I had a cry myself. Thank you for sharing the information. She isn't even up to reading e-mail these days is what her husband said, and responding to e-mails is more than she is up to.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging kelsied October 23 2011, 10:45:27 UTC

I was so saddened to hear this. My best wishes to all affected...

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging nolly October 18 2011, 03:59:50 UTC

Thanks for the update. Do you know, and can you tell us, what happened, and if there's any form of sending well-wishes that would be helpful? (cards, etc.)

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 18 2011, 13:06:43 UTC

She has some health issues and has Alzheimer's. Combined they deprive her of lucidity a great deal of the time and reduce her ability to process or cope.

George (her husband) asked me to let people know. So I quoted him, above. That was his response when I asked if I could share that she was disabled or not.

Given it is a degenerative, progressive condition, I don't expect much that could be done right now. I think she would appreciate cards, but if you send her one she probably is not able to send a thank-you (which would be her normal response).

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging nolly October 19 2011, 05:31:45 UTC

Oh, how sad! Alzheimer's is awful for anyone, but how especially horrible for someone who's been so focused on language and communication for so long!

I would certainly not expect any response, if I were to send a card.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging houseboatonstyx November 7 2011, 08:49:59 UTC

I'm surprised to hear about the Alzheimers. I was following her blog closely, and it seemed pretty active till very recently, and sounded like the work of a lively intellect. I thought Alzheimers was a much slower, steadier progression.

She has had a lot of emotional stress in the last year or so, which had produced some ups and downs in energy and concentrationn.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging mrissa October 18 2011, 12:22:14 UTC

I am very sorry to hear this. I hope that she and her family are able to handle whatever needs handling from here as comfortably and well as possible for all concerned. I hope this is a good place to put well-wishes so that she will know that she has them without feeling obliged to attempt a reply.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 18 2011, 13:09:30 UTC

The move put them in a place that is much more supportive than their underground home would be. You have good thoughts.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging dteleki October 18 2011, 15:30:17 UTC

Thank you for telling everyone.

Rather selfishly, I'm disappointed that I'll never have the opportunity to read ozarque's novel-in-progress about the Brethandi. Less selfishly, I wish that ozarque could have enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment from finishing that novel.

Comments in this blog can serve as a convenient and non-intrusive way for well-wishers to send well-wishes to ozarque. I imagine that non-intrusive is useful and important, under the circumstances. Please suggest to George to look in on these comments every so often.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 21 2011, 00:04:12 UTC

And her post office box remains OCLS, PO Box 1137, Huntsville, AR 72740-1137 if anyone wants to send a card (with a cover note outside the card to George letting him know you understand she won't be up to responding).

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging ext_629739 October 21 2011, 00:05:31 UTC

And, there are writers who are friends. I realize that completing someone else's work is financially so much not worth doing, but it remains possible that someone will have an interest.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging shalanna November 1 2011, 00:37:34 UTC

What?!?! Last I knew, they had moved and George had some health issues, but she was working on a novel! *aaaarghh* What a Halloween downer.

If you are hoping that someone will take over the book . . . or will look at it and be given a chance to write a sample chapter or whatever, so you can tell whether you would want it continued by that person . . . let me know. A literary legacy shouldn't be forgotten.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging rosefox October 18 2011, 17:02:22 UTC

Thank you so much for letting us know. I've spread the word on my blog, along with some words of appreciation for Suzette and her wonderful writing.

Re: Suzette is disabled, not expected to return to blogging rahaeli October 19 2011, 05:25:15 UTC

That's such terrible news. I'll keep Suzette and George in my thoughts and prayers; please let her know that there are many of us out here in The Internet(tm) who love her and are wishing her strength and fortitude.

Suzette, if you should see this: Thank you for everything you've taught me and given me over the years. I am a better person because of your influence; I hope this can be a comfort to you! Your legacy will live on in all of us that you have helped to shape.

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