Libraries Homethis blog will close on the day of the dead
that just seems appropriate. so if you have any stories or tributes or, i don’t know, eulogies, send them to me, or post them in comments.
this blog will then be archived in its entirety by the university of oregon special collections.
fair warning.
October 17th, 2006 at 11:03 am
This blog has been so important to me. Thank you for taking it on and keeping it going so long. I shall miss this connection to who and what was. Lynchly
October 21st, 2006 at 5:40 am
Oh wow, thanks for the warning. It’s hard to let go. This site has been imprortant for me in coming to terms with the march of time. Tee, with all her help, had one of the most dignified, clean, thoughtful death processes I have ever seen. I will never forget her, or this blog. Thank you so much to EVERYBODY who was there for Tee, near and far. Turns out you were there for me too. Don’t get no better than that! Linda B
October 25th, 2006 at 12:06 pm
I find I haven’t been much been grieving for Tee since she died. Maybe I did my grieving as we went along.
There are times when I want to tell her some news she’d love to know, and remember that I can’t. (But I tell her anyway, in my heart)
I feel a lot of love for her. I’ll always be her friend.
I’m constantly noticing gifts from her, important things I’ve learned.
I am amazed at and honor her art as much as ever.
Jean, thanks so much for doing this blog. In this and many other ways you helped us learn how to do this dying part well.
Presently I’m coordinating help for and sending out news about Jean Mountaingrove’s hip replacement surgery. (tangrena@mind.net) Ruth Mountaingrove wrote to thank me for “doing the Dragon’s part”. It may pass into the language, Jean.
October 26th, 2006 at 9:15 am
“Doing the Dragon’s Part” that is an absolutel beautiful concept. I’m gonna use it.
Great Love and Respect, Linda B
October 27th, 2006 at 2:00 pm
PS. Should anyone like to see my dolls dancing in a LGBT bar which is hosting a tribute to Tee, a showing of photos from Yantras, please e-mail me at tangrena@mind.net. (I don’t yet have a website)
I like to thinkof it as the LGBT Caucus of the College Art Association out on the town.
For Tee, let ther be memorials and rememberances big and small.
October 30th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
A big thank you for this blog from me in New Zealand where we get the day of the dead a little earlier than you over there! I’ll always be grateful for Tee’s great interest in and support of lesbian and feminist art here. Tee was unique in her broad vision and the way she shared it so generously. I’ll be lighting a candle for her in a few hours, Marian
October 30th, 2006 at 9:04 pm
…and my final comment for this blog. Thank you, jean, for being so dilligent. Thank you, all who have commented, for sharing thoughts and wonderful words.
Tee is still very much a part of my life…I think she always will be. She gave so much to me; she shared her life in words and art and photography. I will always feel priveleged to have shared her thoughts and confidences.
I love that she uncomplicated my life by assuring the U of O would have so much of what she was and will always be.
I love that she graced my life with her many friends and associates, who have continued to make my life rich and rewarding.
It will always be warm and welcome in Sunny Valley! My heart is open and honest.
Jeanne