<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Dear Jan and David,<div>I have just finished reading Rituals in the Field: Nepal, a wonderful tribute to Richard and the work of you all. I am fascinated with the unfamiliar language in the section titled “Planning your own Ritual” and would be grateful if you would translate it for me.</div><div>A possibility story of our own is the repurposing of our garage into al fresco pot luck dining area for friends here in Altamont, now that we have no car and neither Dick nor myself are driving. A friend bought an 8’ portable table we set up so that about 12-15 can gather, using the driveway as well for social distancing.<br>Thank you one and all,</div><div>Ellen <br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPad</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Apr 29, 2021, at 11:44 PM, Janet Sanders via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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This note is to share with you the passing of Richard ‘Dick’ Sims on Tuesday, April 27<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Four days earlier after a feast, he stopped eating and taking fluids.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>As an ‘essential care giver’ I have been able to visit him every day.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>On Tuesday, his breathing was more labored, and I had spent the morning with him, sharing songs, poetry and the silence.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>At about one, I began my weekly call with David Dunn.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>We have been working on an article called <i>Rituals in the Field: Nepal.</i><span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>During the call, Richard stopped breathing.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>So gently, so peacefully.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>David stood in the place of ‘all the saints’ surrounding us.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>You were all there with us as we sang ‘Journey on, Journey on’. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
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I have attached the article which features a ritual Richard led in our 2007 Nepal training program. It weaves together the two great movements in our lives: The Institute of Cultural Affairs and the Possible Human/Possible Society work of Dr. Jean Houston.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>As Jean said, upon hearing of his passing that Richard was an original, a wise thoughtful soul whose laughter and humor came from a deep source of the absurd.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>I deeply appreciated his partnership over the last 24 years.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>(Thank you Lyn Mathews Edwards, Mary Laura and Pam for your nudges). <span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>He had decided to support women leaders and was an incredible support to myself.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>He once told me, ‘His mission was to make me laugh every day! <span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>I am able to smile.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Blessings Be <o:p>
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I will share more information as it unfolds.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>
Richard stories will be appreciated. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I am swing back and forth from gratitude and grief.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
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