tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post6942494656465382216..comments2024-03-27T13:10:17.362-07:00Comments on The Luna Park Gazette: Night of the HangmanRob Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-81776852152561628412013-06-24T12:55:19.572-07:002013-06-24T12:55:19.572-07:00:):)Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-5189965527203678812013-06-24T10:58:20.972-07:002013-06-24T10:58:20.972-07:00Aw, thank you! You're not so bad yourself, yo...Aw, thank you! You're not so bad yourself, you know! ;)Jay at The Depp Effecthttp://www.thedeppeffect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-16899113832247980072013-06-15T03:35:43.729-07:002013-06-15T03:35:43.729-07:00My God, Jay, where to begin...?
I had many doubts...My God, Jay, where to begin...?<br /><br />I had many doubts about posting this particular story and I may regret it yet. <br /><br />But writing about this man's death and ignoring my own fragile state of mind at that time just rang false. <br /><br />You say the loveliest things about me and I cannot tell you how happy I am for having "met" you in the blogosphere.<br /><br /> You are such a dear, kind-hearted person--I gladly accept your virtual hug, return it a thousand fold, and I look forward to the day when we can do hug for real!<br /><br />Take care!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-39564239889322061862013-06-15T01:36:02.714-07:002013-06-15T01:36:02.714-07:00Rob, it's clear that you are a braver man than...Rob, it's clear that you are a braver man than you may think. To write openly about such an experience and expose your psyche to this world of strangers is an amazing thing to do, and while I can see that committing suicide takes a certain amount of courage, it is nothing compared to the amount it takes to keep on living under such stress.<br /><br />I'm so glad you made the decision to live. <br /><br />You contribute a lot to this world and I for one am very happy to know you. To think that I might have been denied that is actually quite distressing. Blogging might seem ephemeral and unimportant in the grand scheme of things but we <i>do</i> become friends even though we have never met, and our words can and do touch people in a meaningful way.<br /><br />Please accept a virtual hug - and I hope that one day I will be able to hug you in person!Jay at The Depp Effecthttp://www.thedeppeffect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-7522126530910722952013-06-10T17:50:23.163-07:002013-06-10T17:50:23.163-07:00Oh, I am so terribly sorry, Crystal. I can't i...Oh, I am so terribly sorry, Crystal. I can't imagine how painful that must have been for you and your family.<br /><br />Dealing with it in our way is probably not the way to go. You have to be connected with the rest of the world so you hear many voices instead of the one that leads you astray.<br /><br />Take care!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-66070639376537466422013-06-10T17:06:05.125-07:002013-06-10T17:06:05.125-07:00Thank you for sharing that. Your writing is excel...Thank you for sharing that. Your writing is excellent!<br /><br />I had an uncle who was a cop many years ago. My aunt, during what must have been a very severe depression (memories others had of her were of a fun, happy woman) shot herself with his service revolver and died. I was very young at the time and don't remember her but do have a couple pictures and a few pieces of her jewelry. I think we would have liked each other quite a lot. <br />Depression runs in our family. Some of us have gone through counseling and been on medication, others dealt with it in their own way. It's a shame my aunt wasn't able to get help when something changed within her. That voice made sure of it. <br />CrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-45902106472242999772013-06-10T02:31:43.004-07:002013-06-10T02:31:43.004-07:00@Ron,
Hey, buddy, thanks so much for your support...@Ron,<br /><br />Hey, buddy, thanks so much for your support and concern! <br /><br />This happened nearly 30 years ago and it was probably best forgotten, but I thought it was worth exploring after all this time. <br /><br />I'm glad I have people like you around! <br /><br />Take care, my friend!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-50405087612294071882013-06-10T02:28:34.037-07:002013-06-10T02:28:34.037-07:00@Bijoux: I'm so sorry about your eldest daught...@Bijoux: I'm so sorry about your eldest daughter. I truly hope she quickly finds another job or at least some sense of peace in her current position, It just isn't worth destroying your health over something like that.<br /><br />Btw, I don't when your husband lived in SP, but I bet it's change a great deal since then,<br /><br />Take care!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-29699166961025481072013-06-10T02:24:31.496-07:002013-06-10T02:24:31.496-07:00Yes, thank you. It was a long time ago, but the me...Yes, thank you. It was a long time ago, but the memories started coming back recently while I was working on something else. Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-1088528096694783592013-06-09T22:17:07.601-07:002013-06-09T22:17:07.601-07:00Man, I had no idea. Glad you made it through the o...Man, I had no idea. Glad you made it through the other side; goes without saying, I hope.Walaka of Earth 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15937932225623126280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-4065438704464806042013-06-09T21:25:00.672-07:002013-06-09T21:25:00.672-07:00Wow, Rob, what a powerful testimony. I am so sorry...Wow, Rob, what a powerful testimony. I am so sorry for what you've been through. I know how difficult both depression and Epstein Barr are to deal with.<br /><br />I don't often think much about evil forces, but I do believe when people hear voices like that, it is demonic. Scary crap that is.<br /><br />My oldest daughter hates her job and it worries me. She's lost 15 pounds and dreads every time she has to go in. It is hard to watch.<br /><br />On a brighter note, my husband lived in Sunset Park for a year, so I know the area. I remember watching the NY marathon run through there, not far from his apt.<br /><br />Hope your week is bright!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-64860645066916544122013-06-09T20:28:53.372-07:002013-06-09T20:28:53.372-07:00Rob, this post was riveting! I was glued to every ...Rob, this post was riveting! I was glued to every single word you wrote.<br /><br />Thank you. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly about that day. Yet, I am so glad you didn't listen to that voice.<br /><br />"If the voice comes back, if I ever do hear those words, do it, do it, I know how what to.<br /><br />I’ll look into the mirror, gather my family around me and shout as loudly as possible, “I want to live.” <br /><br />AMEN! And coming from someone who cares very much about you, "I" want you to live as well.<br /><br />Truly buddy, this was an amazing piece of writing you shared.<br /><br />You are SO freakin' talented!<br /><br />So live on, my friend. Live on!<br /><br />Again, thank you for having the courage to share this post.<br /><br />Have a super week!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.com