[Oe List ...] another brief collegium

[Doris Hahn]

John, I wrote something earlier, but think I may not have sent it properly.
The year I spent in Research Centrum was one of the best I had: Great times
putting together the Global Women's Forum and going around the world with
it, and profound conversations on the side. We are thinking of you!
grace and Peace,
Doris Hahn

On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 11:12 AM Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Dear John,
>
> Yes, extended family is a good image. I too am honoured to be related to
> you in this way ever since I saw you in the 1970s announcing discoveries
> emerging from Room E (most of which I have now forgotten).
>
> Grace and peace to you,
>
> Dharma
>
> On Thursday, 4 June 2020, 06:55:22 am GMT+8, John Epps via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
>
> Gordon Harper was always a role model for me, partly because of his humor,
> articulateness, and creativity. I especially appreciated his final posting
> which he termed a brief collegium. So here goes mine.
>
>             Yesterday I was enrolled in a home hospice system. It
> represents the culmination of 13 years of treating prostate cancer which
> now has expanded beyond that. The very good doctors have done all they can
> and recommended that hospice care is next. Ann is taking very good care of
> me. No one knows or says whether there are days, weeks or months left, so I
> wanted to let you know and to say two things.
>
>             1. First, I want to apologize for any and all offenses
> occasioned by my arrogance, naivete, and ignorance.
>
>             2.More important, I want to express real gratitude for the
> privilege of being part of this body of colleagues. It’s like what an
> extended family would like to be but never quite makes it.  You are my
> extended family and I’m honored to be part of it.
>
>
>
> I probably won’t be posting any more on this list serve but will continue
> reading it avidly.
>
>
>
> Grace and peace to all y’all.
>
> John Epps
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