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01 Jun 07 - 03:55 PM (#2065956) Subject: Azizi From: Q (Frank Staplin) Azizi is going to take a break from posting in Mudcat. She has contributed substantially here to African-American folklore, as well as providing us with current language preferences and slang usage among African-Americans. Her contributions will be sorely missed. |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:00 PM (#2065964) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Bill D Ok...we'll watch for her return. |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:01 PM (#2065967) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Jim Lad Tell me she's alright. |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:03 PM (#2065969) Subject: RE: Azizi From: wysiwyg She's done this before; her life runs in cycles that follow her workload, from what I've seen. Please remind her that there is also email, Q. ~Susan |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:08 PM (#2065972) Subject: RE: Azizi From: sian, west wales Please give her my best and tell her I await her return ... sian |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:15 PM (#2065980) Subject: RE: Azizi From: MMario whoops! Cleanup in AIsle Three, Please, clones! (I goofed - posted in the wrong thread)
mopped up. stockboy-clone |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:16 PM (#2065982) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Peace Azizi is one of the pearls on Mudcat. She's a serious researcher and educator. She brings good music discussions and a dry sense of humour. Her socio-political observations to do with colour and race have been priceless. I hope your time off isn't a long time off. |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:20 PM (#2065985) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Leadfingers Agreed - Any one who posts good sense and doesnt troll needs to be here !! |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:22 PM (#2065986) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Peace "I hope your time off isn't a long time off." There are two ways to read that. I mean, "I hope that your time off is brief." |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:40 PM (#2065999) Subject: RE: Azizi From: PoppaGator As someone who has himself "disappeared" from Mudcat for months at a time ~ without, in my case, even giving notice ~ I certainly understand. Tell her please don't worry about it. Of course, we'll all miss (or certainly should miss) Azizi's contributions as one of the very few actual black people, if not the only one, to grace us with their presense. As someone who lives in a racially diverse community and whose primary musical interest and orientation involves the similarly diverse (but primarily African-American) indigenous culture of New Orleans, I feel a little bit abandoned. Of course, we still have Jerry Rasmussen, who's Black by marriage and church affiliation, not merely by musical taste in the sense that I am. Now, there's nothing wrong with being white ~ I make no apologies, nor do I even feel a bit of guilt, for being born without melanin from a long line of northern-European palefaces. There's not even anything wrong with a group being all-white (as we at Mudcat may now be), as long as it's not a matter of exclusionary policy. But it is unfortunate, and a bit of a limitation. |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:42 PM (#2066003) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Sorcha I'll miss her. A LOT. Whatever it is, get well soon, Sistah. |
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01 Jun 07 - 04:56 PM (#2066015) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,Art Thieme We will be diminished by her absence. Be back soon... Art |
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01 Jun 07 - 05:01 PM (#2066019) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Charley Noble I will miss her thoughtful research, her general good humor, and I hope that she will return when she has more time to contribute here. Charley Noble |
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01 Jun 07 - 05:08 PM (#2066023) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Bee I'll miss you Azizi - be happy to welcome you back when it's time. Keep well. ;-) |
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01 Jun 07 - 05:18 PM (#2066034) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Little Robyn Likewise from NZ. Come back soon Azizi. Robyn |
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01 Jun 07 - 05:46 PM (#2066052) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,Arkie I've appreciated the insight, information, and positive approach to issues and hope Azizi will soon be back. |
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01 Jun 07 - 05:55 PM (#2066060) Subject: RE: Azizi From: M.Ted A lot of great discussions would never have started had she not posted--She puts more effort into her posts than a lot of people put into their 9-5 type work--it kind of forces people to respond in kind--and she's been remarkably good natured, to boot. I miss her already!!! |
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01 Jun 07 - 06:50 PM (#2066093) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Bonnie Shaljean Little Robyn beat me to it, but it bears repeating: COME BACK SOON AZIZI Hope it's not too long before we're able to see your posts again - Bonnie xx |
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01 Jun 07 - 06:59 PM (#2066097) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Big Mick We don't really have a lot of info here as to why she is leaving for a bit. I don't care much for fanfare type leaving. But I will say this. Azizi has truly been a positive addition to this place. She has a sense of grace and patience with the folks that post without thinking, and for those that do think, she has been the source of much excellent food for thought. If she needs a break, I understand. I have taken them myself. I wish her well, and look forward to her return. Mick |
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01 Jun 07 - 07:28 PM (#2066113) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Rowan We'll all be the poorer for her absence, but I guess everyone needs to take a breather now and then. CHeers, Rowan |
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01 Jun 07 - 08:39 PM (#2066162) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Alice Azizi, I hope you can get a break from work and find time soon to be back on Mudcat! Alice |
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01 Jun 07 - 08:41 PM (#2066166) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Bobert Wel, MiziAzizi, I know that you are readin' this htread but I know that this joint can eat you up so... ...good on you, girl... You do what you need to do for you... It don't matter if it's two days, two weeks or two life times... But just keep SidewalkBob.com in yer smart little head an' if yer ever gonna be in Virginia you can contact me thry my website 'cause, who knows, I might just take me a sabatitcal(sp) my ownself... Love from Pine Grove Holler, Bobert |
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01 Jun 07 - 08:42 PM (#2066167) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,Scoville Hope the pressure lets up after no too long. Come back soon! |
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01 Jun 07 - 11:29 PM (#2066265) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Azizi To badly paraphrase Mark Twain, the reports of my break taking from Mudcat are true. Q pmed me and asked why I wasn't posting on Mudcat, and I succiently replied that I was taking a break from posting here. I neither knew nor did I expect him to start this thread based on that information. I think that Q started this thread because he correctly surmised that I was at low energy, and he wanted to give my spirit a much needed boost. Although I feel somewhat embarrassed by this thread, I thank you, Q, for your consideration. And with all my heart and soul, I thank all of you for this unexpected present. Please know that I greatly appreciate your compliments and that I return them in sp- Ooh! I was going to say "in spades" but ... Oh, what the heck! You know what I mean. :o) I have met so many wonderful, interesting, knowledgeable, creative, and caring people through posting on Mudcat. When my hibernation period is over, God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll be back exchanging comments with you all. Best wishes, Azizi |
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02 Jun 07 - 12:17 AM (#2066285) Subject: RE: Azizi From: LadyJean I will miss her posts. She's a fellow Pittsburgher, from my old neighborhood no less. We went to hear Seumas Kennedy one night when he was in town. I'll miss her posts too. |
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02 Jun 07 - 04:39 AM (#2066354) Subject: RE: Azizi From: alanabit I look forward to getting you back Azizi. I have enjoyed the discussions with you here a lot. |
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02 Jun 07 - 04:45 AM (#2066357) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Sandra in Sydney Azizi, have a great hibernation & I'm looking forward to seeing you again when your spirit is sufficiently boosted! sandra |
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02 Jun 07 - 06:24 AM (#2066396) Subject: RE: Azizi From: gnu Thanks for cluing us in, Azizi. Hope you heal what needs it and return the better for it. Take care. |
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02 Jun 07 - 10:28 AM (#2066501) Subject: RE: Azizi From: artbrooks Take care, and we'll see you when we see you. |
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02 Jun 07 - 11:17 AM (#2066522) Subject: RE: Azizi From: SINSULL Hope this is taken in the spirit intended: I was surprised to see Azizi offering a "I'm gone" thread. Simply not her style. Per Tacitus, she is "conspicuous by her absence..." SINS |
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02 Jun 07 - 11:36 AM (#2066530) Subject: RE: Azizi From: John MacKenzie It wasn't started by Azizi Susan. G. |
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02 Jun 07 - 11:39 AM (#2066531) Subject: RE: Azizi From: wysiwyg I think you mean Sinsull, Giok? ~S~ |
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02 Jun 07 - 11:51 AM (#2066536) Subject: RE: Azizi From: John MacKenzie I do indeed sorry you must have been in my thoughts G ¦¬] (It wasn't started by Azizi G.) |
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02 Jun 07 - 11:57 AM (#2066541) Subject: RE: Azizi From: SINSULL Yes - I know that. I too hate "Goodbye" threads and was commenting that I did not think this was Azizi's style. I was glad to see she neither started it nor approved it. |
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02 Jun 07 - 12:25 PM (#2066558) Subject: RE: Azizi From: McGrath of Harlow Maybe more of us should take a sabbatical sometimes. Don't make it too long a one though, Azizi. |
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02 Jun 07 - 12:46 PM (#2066563) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,meself "I too hate "Goodbye" threads" I assume you make a point of avoiding them, then, and hitting 'Forum Home' as soon as you realize you've stumbled onto one accidentally ... and making a point of not returning to it ... (Later, Az'!) |
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02 Jun 07 - 12:53 PM (#2066566) Subject: RE: Azizi From: JennyO I don't think it's her style either, but I don't think she DISapproved of the thread. She said this: I think that Q started this thread because he correctly surmised that I was at low energy, and he wanted to give my spirit a much needed boost. Although I feel somewhat embarrassed by this thread, I thank you, Q, for your consideration. And with all my heart and soul, I thank all of you for this unexpected present. The way I see it, it gives us a chance to tell her how much we enjoy her virtual company and her interesting posts (I know I do) and if it gives her the lift she needs and helps her to feel able to come back a bit sooner, well that can't be a bad thing! Come back soon, Azizi. We need people like you! |
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02 Jun 07 - 01:10 PM (#2066578) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Alice Yes, it gives us a chance to say, we appreciate you, Azizi! I understand the hibernation thing. I've taken a break from Mudcat a few times over the last ten years! Alice |
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02 Jun 07 - 04:38 PM (#2066706) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Teribus The Indispensible Man, or Woman: Sometime when you're feeling important; Sometime when your ego's in bloom Sometime when you take it for granted You're the best qualified in the room, Sometime when you feel that your going Would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow these simple instructions And see how they humble your soul; Take a bucket and fill it with water, Put your hand in it up to the wrist, Pull it out and the hole that's remaining Is a measure of how you'll be missed. You can splash all you wish when you enter, You may stir up the water galore, But stop and you'll find that in no time It looks quite the same as before. The moral of this quaint example Is do just the best that you can, Be proud of yourself but remember, There's no indispensable man. Or woman, irrespective of colour of skin. |
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02 Jun 07 - 04:47 PM (#2066709) Subject: RE: Azizi From: McGrath of Harlow No one is indispensable. But some people are missed when they are absent. Some are not... |
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02 Jun 07 - 05:07 PM (#2066722) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,meself A bit of a mean-spirited little post, isn't it, Teribus? (Well said, friend McGrath). |
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03 Jun 07 - 02:36 AM (#2066969) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Lonesome EJ Aren't these farewell threads a little like attending your own funeral to hear all the nice things people will say about you? Azizi is fine, but the concept has always struck me as ridiculous and self serving. Now on with the wake. God, I hope there's a band. |
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03 Jun 07 - 08:09 AM (#2067107) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Big Mick Yeah, Leej. Years ago (you probably remember this) Roger Shambles pulled the first "I'm going to leave, please beg me to stay" routine. I said then that he wasn't leaving, and expressed my distaste for it. But this one does have a distinction. Azizi didn't ask for it or suggest it. And the way I read her explanation, is somewhat embarassed by it. Come home when you are ready, friend. Mick |
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03 Jun 07 - 08:41 AM (#2067126) Subject: RE: Azizi From: akenaton Well I liked Teribus's wee poem...we should all print it out and stick it up above the fireplace. If only the rest of T's posts contained as much common sense...:0) |
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03 Jun 07 - 10:07 AM (#2067175) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,meself You're right of course - none of us should ever feel that we're of any importance to anybody, that anyone might enjoy our company, find our conversation interesting, that we have anything to contribute to others. And certainly we all have a duty to sneer at any weakling who would expose any such fellow-feeling as to say good-bye when leaving the presence of those they've spent a great deal of time with ... It's every man for himself, and devil take the hindmost. |
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03 Jun 07 - 10:20 AM (#2067188) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,meself And in case you hadn't noticed, Teribus's post was an entirely gratuitous and extremely snide insult directed at one of the most level-headed, decent and generous posters on this forum. |
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03 Jun 07 - 10:43 AM (#2067209) Subject: RE: Azizi From: JennyO I think the last time I heard that unpleasant poem was when someone posted part of it after Martin Gibson left. That I can ALMOST (but only almost) understand. In this case it is totally inappropriate and uncalled for. |
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03 Jun 07 - 11:12 AM (#2067234) Subject: RE: Azizi From: wysiwyg Let's not have a referendum-- that doesn't do anybody any good. I don't think Azizi enjoys being the occasion for upset here. ^^^^Azizi^^^^^ (Lifting her up) ~S~ |
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03 Jun 07 - 12:06 PM (#2067291) Subject: RE: Azizi From: GUEST,meself I'm sure you are quite right; this unseemly contention is quite out of keeping with the spirit that the person unfortunately at its center brings to this forum; therefore, I gracefully bow out. Adieu. Auf weidersen. Good-bye! |
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03 Jun 07 - 01:41 PM (#2067365) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Ron Davies Azizi will definitely be missed. She brought lots of information, and a different--and blessedly level-headed -- perspective on many issues. Hope it's just a sabbatical. |
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03 Jun 07 - 02:33 PM (#2067424) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Richard Bridge I am tickled by the display above of a dry sense of humour by Azizi, and for me at least it adds another good facet to her manifestation here. |
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03 Jun 07 - 03:11 PM (#2067450) Subject: RE: Azizi From: akenaton Sorry to offend GUEST, but my comments were meant as a gentle tug on Teribus's tail. T and I don't agree about much but at least he has shown a sense of humour (twice) which is more than can be said for certain other members. I don't think T meant to be unkind by his post, and the member concerned has shown herself to be no "shrinking violet" on her favourite subject...Ake |
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04 Jun 07 - 09:29 AM (#2068091) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Mr Happy Azizi - hurry back - don't be a stranger!! |
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04 Jun 07 - 09:35 AM (#2068098) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Mo the caller We'll miss you Azizi |
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05 Jun 07 - 07:41 AM (#2068950) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Dave'sWife I hope that Azizi gets lots of good work done offline and hurries on back as soon as she can. I have learned so much from her and I have enjoyed getting to know her over time. Azizi has been a fellow researcher I can rely upon. If she happens to read this, I'd like her to know in what high esteem I hold her. I have taken breaks too when offline work needs attention so I understand when others do it. Doesn't make me happy, but I accept it. Love to you Azizi!! |
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05 Jun 07 - 08:11 PM (#2069581) Subject: RE: Azizi From: M.Ted Not that it matters, but the poem is erroneous--when you remove your arm from a bucket of water the water level drops-- so you do leave a noticeable space. |
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05 Jun 07 - 09:47 PM (#2069632) Subject: RE: Azizi From: JennyO Good one, M.Ted. |
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06 Jun 07 - 01:30 AM (#2069726) Subject: RE: Azizi From: akenaton Ah but the level only remains higher if you leave your hand IN the water. All those who leave the forum have effectively removed their hands from the water Pedantry rules!! |
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06 Jun 07 - 11:41 AM (#2070005) Subject: RE: Azizi From: Darowyn 'Bye for now Azizi, I'll be watching out for your next posting. Cheers Dave |
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07 Jun 07 - 10:55 AM (#2070749) Subject: RE: Azizi From: M.Ted This hand in/water up, hand out/water down paradigm could account for a lot-- |