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Surya Gayatri

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34. Most welcome retraction (I hope that's what this is) I've read in a long time!

Reply to SalmonChantedEvening (Reply #16)

Thu Dec 6, 2012, 06:51 PM

Dec 2012

"We go through life never knowing how much what we say and do impacts the lives of others."

"...it looks like I have underestimated what a weekly dose of silly and aww can do for people."

These are life lessons for all of us. Thank you, Robert...

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An open letter to Salmonchantentevening, [View all] sagetea Dec 2012 OP

I'm so sorry for your loss of your brother, sagetea. intheflow Dec 2012 #1

Thank you sagetea Dec 2012 #30

I'm still crying over your story. Thanks for coming to tell us here. freshwest Dec 2012 #37

That makes two of us crybabies. I am very sorry for your loss. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #74

3 OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #137

Wow! Spoken beautifully Sagetea. Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #2

+1 LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #6

+10,000,000 2naSalit Dec 2012 #9

i'm very emotionally gifted. trueblue2007 Dec 2012 #143

A lovely, lovely letter..n/t monmouth3 Dec 2012 #3

A great acknowledgement of the 'community' that DU has become over the last 11 years. blm Dec 2012 #4

I'm with you 100% amuse bouche Dec 2012 #5

I posted this on his facebook wall. WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #7

You can get a hold of Salmonchantentevening??????? Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #11

Been talking to him all day WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #12

Bless you Will. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #39

Tell him "If he stops posting cat threads the terrorists win". grantcart Dec 2012 #56

I've never seen DU rally around someone like this before--not to keep them from going DonRedwood Dec 2012 #76

Ignore is awesome! get the red out Dec 2012 #149

You go Will! BobbyBoring Dec 2012 #131

Thank you! sagetea Dec 2012 #38

Thank you for speaking out. And a lesson to be sure and let those that mean a lot to you rhett o rick Dec 2012 #8

+1!! LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #28

k&r Little Star Dec 2012 #10

... SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #13

Thank you for stepping up and opening up . Kurovski Dec 2012 #14

I'm sorry for your loss, sage. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #15

Now we're both crying. *hugs* SalmonChantedEvening Dec 2012 #16

(((hug))) WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #17

SalmonChantedEvening!!! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #18

I think that is not a problem Panasonic Dec 2012 #19

I'm counting on it! pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #21

Hi, Bob... Wait Wut Dec 2012 #22

So glad you're staying! GoneOffShore Dec 2012 #23

Thank you my darling SCE annabanana Dec 2012 #24

Thanks for coming back steve2470 Dec 2012 #26

Hooray hooray hooray! Flaxbee Dec 2012 #27

You're staying! Wonderful! frogmarch Dec 2012 #29

!!! MiddleFingerMom Dec 2012 #32

Very glad to read this post. bluesbassman Dec 2012 #33

Most welcome retraction (I hope that's what this is) I've read in a long time! Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #34

I don't even know you, but I love you! sagetea Dec 2012 #35

Wonderful. I'll wear my best clown nose. :) SalmonChantedEvening Dec 2012 #44

Glad you are back Marrah_G Dec 2012 #59

LOL! redwitch Dec 2012 #118

Oh THANK YOU, BLESS YOU 2naSalit Dec 2012 #90

I'm glad you've reconsidered. KWorth Dec 2012 #163

Thank you, Sagetea, for speaking for me. beveeheart Dec 2012 #89

wonderful day !! --- Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2012 #36

I applaud your choice. Moondog Dec 2012 #62

thanks and Happy Holidays, Moondog - Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2012 #63

Welcome back, Bob! In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #40

Thanks, Bob/SCE, I hadn't said how much I looked forward to them but didn't post much. freshwest Dec 2012 #41

Thank you, Bob. Your posts are a great source of joy hifiguy Dec 2012 #42

And let me add... LeftOfSelf-Centered Dec 2012 #110

Hurrah! kiva Dec 2012 #43

And her to thank for bringing SCE back... Panasonic Dec 2012 #49

So glad that you'll be staying, SCE! Waiting For Everyman Dec 2012 #45

you are very much loved. thank you for changing your mind. mulsh Dec 2012 #46

Wait a minute. Jim Lane Dec 2012 #47

Have you seen my Skittles impersonation? Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #51

Your kind offer Jim Lane Dec 2012 #57

Most of the older Duers know her. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #66

i think i need to visit the Lounge more blondie58 Dec 2012 #101

Don't tell me! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #132

i have seen the name blondie58 Dec 2012 #147

Skittles: The Early Years sarge43 Dec 2012 #152

you want I should kick some time-confused ass, LFR? Skittles Dec 2012 #60

Jim Lane, meet the Skittles! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #70

*snort* SalmonChantedEvening Dec 2012 #54

Time doesn't really matter in scheme of things! sagetea Dec 2012 #72

Your timing is great! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #134

Sage is the traditional go-to herb for good health. n/t sarge43 Dec 2012 #160

I'm so glad you decided to stay! The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2012 #50

I love your LOL kitties posts. I don't post much, and I hope you'll stay. TheManInTheMac Dec 2012 #52

So wonderful to hear from you! CherokeeDem Dec 2012 #53

Dear SCE.. virgdem Dec 2012 #55

you are very valued here, Salmon Skittles Dec 2012 #58

You answered the can of tuna!!! (someone suggested it) Hekate Dec 2012 #64

Sunday at 6 will be... Cracklin Charlie Dec 2012 #65

so glad you reconsidered maddezmom Dec 2012 #67

Hey, you! Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #111

So glad you reconsidered! liberaltrucker Dec 2012 #68

So happy you're staying. mzteris Dec 2012 #69

Thanks. That's all, just thanks ... for recognizing how truly important you are to ... 11 Bravo Dec 2012 #71

+100,000,000,000!!! 2naSalit Dec 2012 #91

OMG, my Sunday just became 1,000% better! TexasTowelie Dec 2012 #73

I knew you wouldn't/couldn't let Sagetea down. (((((Thanks SCE))))) Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #75

No worries, Auntie Bush, Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #85

I wonder if there is anyone who is NOT crying . . . Still Blue in PDX Dec 2012 #77

Bless your heart... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #78

Best news of the day!!!! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #79

You made my evening! bhikkhu Dec 2012 #81

Cat Food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #83

We need Basset Hounds!!!! blueamy66 Dec 2012 #84

Thank you! MH1 Dec 2012 #87

YAY!!!! Locrian Dec 2012 #92

so you're gonna stay?? blondie58 Dec 2012 #94

Every once in a while I look for LOLcats on the wrong day too lunatica Dec 2012 #159

Thank you, thank you!! .......... meti57b Dec 2012 #95

(((SWAK!!))) Good to see your shining font. I hope you felt some major love. nolabear Dec 2012 #96

I'm sorry I haven't commented more on your LOLcat threads.. hlthe2b Dec 2012 #102

I will drink a celebratory beer tonight. nt awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #104

Welcome back...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #106

Just what I wanted for the Holiday! SCE came home! Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #108

Welcome back Renew Deal Dec 2012 #114

Yay!! Chellee Dec 2012 #115

Yay!!!! redwitch Dec 2012 #116

Yay! LeftOfSelf-Centered Dec 2012 #119

Oh gosh!!! Now YOU'RE making me cry all over again!! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #120

Woohoo! kentauros Dec 2012 #121

Thank you thank you. Yes! I click on your Sunday posts are religiously as snappyturtle Dec 2012 #125

(C)Atman thanks you! Atman Dec 2012 #130

Yay! rosesaylavee Dec 2012 #133

SCE, "silly and aww" keep the world sane! csziggy Dec 2012 #135

Me happy kitteh again! tilsammans Dec 2012 #139

Thank you for returning. jmowreader Dec 2012 #142

Okay, I can breathe again lillypaddle Dec 2012 #144

Awesomesauce chuckrocks Dec 2012 #146

I love you, Bob. babylonsister Dec 2012 #150

YAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!! stlsaxman Dec 2012 #151

Welcome back, Darlin' sarge43 Dec 2012 #153

I'm a dog person but........I love your Sunday LOLCats Speed8098 Dec 2012 #154

(((((((( Bob/SCE ))))))))) lunatica Dec 2012 #155

!!! * happy dance * !!! bunnies Dec 2012 #162

Thank you thank you thank you Hopefully Foward Dec 2012 #165

Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Dec 2012 #172

Hurray! **Tossing kitty litter in joy** valerief Dec 2012 #166

(((((((SalmonChantedEvening))))))) WillyT Dec 2012 #167

This is very good news union_maid Dec 2012 #168

Woo. Also, hoo. TDale313 Dec 2012 #170

Sorry that I hadn't said thanks and I love you before we can do it Dec 2012 #173

Basement Cat is purring with delight! GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #174

To 99.9999% of Duers hedgehog Dec 2012 #20

+1 Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #25

Sagetea, thank you for daring to share your painful experience with us all. Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #31

Thank you antiquie Dec 2012 #48

Great post malaise Dec 2012 #61

Dearest sagetea, may your brother's name be praised and japple Dec 2012 #80

I am so sorry, Sage. Still Blue in PDX Dec 2012 #82

Dear still blue, sagetea Dec 2012 #179

sagetea progressoid Dec 2012 #86

sagetea ... MH1 Dec 2012 #88

beautiful post sagetea... hugs (nt) Locrian Dec 2012 #93

Thanks for the heartfelt letter sellitman Dec 2012 #97

sagetea that is so very sad blondie58 Dec 2012 #98

you can be as smart as a Rhodes Scholar, but BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #124

Dear Sagetea.... Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2012 #99

Many hugs for you, sagetea. Pool Hall Ace Dec 2012 #100

Beautiful, sagetree, simply beautiful. hlthe2b Dec 2012 #103

Sunday Mornings will continue to be special. jerseyjack Dec 2012 #105

Losing a family member is tough... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #107

So sorry about your brother, sagetea rurallib Dec 2012 #109

Sagetea and Salmon Iwillnevergiveup Dec 2012 #112

now I'm gonna cry too..... BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #113

I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. redwitch Dec 2012 #117

First of all, sagetea, my heart goes out to you over the loss of your brother. wakemewhenitsover Dec 2012 #122

Thank you, sagetea, for your beautiful protect our future Dec 2012 #123

Sagetea Lilma Dec 2012 #126

I love this whole thread! Libby2 Dec 2012 #127

Peace to you, sage abbeyco Dec 2012 #128

Salmonchantentevening Lilma Dec 2012 #129

Sagetea, thank you! csziggy Dec 2012 #136

Sagetea . . . tilsammans Dec 2012 #138

I throw my cat in the ring... werknotgoin2takeit Dec 2012 #140

Welcome to DU, my dear werknotgoin2takeit! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2012 #141

Hear Hear! Fedaykin Dec 2012 #145

That's a wonderful first post! lunatica Dec 2012 #158

Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Dec 2012 #171

Welcome to DU, werknotgoin2takeit! SalmonChantedEvening Dec 2012 #175

Thank you all... werknotgoin2takeit Dec 2012 #180

That was great... and, I never knew... MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #148

Thank you for this deeply heartfelt and beautiful letter lunatica Dec 2012 #156

Thank you, Sagetea Lifelong Protester Dec 2012 #157

Thank you, sagetea. A kind and courageous post. sarge43 Dec 2012 #161

Yer gunna make me cry too libodem Dec 2012 #164

I am so sorry for your losss union_maid Dec 2012 #169

I'm a lurker who signed up just to say I support the lolcats OutofMindOUTBody Dec 2012 #176

What a very beautiful letter. luv_mykatz Dec 2012 #177

I forgot to add... luv_mykatz Dec 2012 #178