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Post by beccaelizabeth on Nov 30, 2009 6:55:56 GMT -5
It's very sad. People are interesting, and then they're gone. Very sad.
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Post by Onjel on Nov 30, 2009 9:37:17 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful woman and a great tribute in the obituary. Thanks for sharing them with us, Rich.
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Post by Pixi on Nov 30, 2009 11:21:30 GMT -5
Cross-posted:
So most of you know this but it can't be said enough.:
Jan was the one who pushed me into starting my website.
Jan was the one who spent countless hours working and creating my beautiful website which gets countless compliments on how beautiful, clean and easy to use it is.
Jan was the one who said I'll do this for free because you need to do this.
Jan was the one who gave me something that means so much to me.
Jan was the one who changed my creative life and I treasure her for that.
She didn't need to do this. She gave herself work and problems and my annoying overly dramatic self to deal with. And she did it because she is a fantastic wonderful person.
I know this belongs in the Jan thread but I also know it was my birthday and while I would love to drool at Dean and Cas all day, I would rather enjoy the wonderful person that was Jan. I never got to meet her but she changed my life.
And, at the end of the day, what more could a person ask?
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Nov 30, 2009 11:24:24 GMT -5
Cross-posted from main thread: For Jan, because she was one of my heroes, and I remember how much she loved this Hiro: This was a good suggestion, Pixi.
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Nov 30, 2009 11:50:39 GMT -5
The last message I got from Jan, via Rich, was that she'd watched and liked Hard Core Logo- I suspect it called to mind more than a little her days in The Village. So, Joe Dick and Billy Tallent: We were identically different, Jan and I, and yet we knew about some of the same things and had much to share. I will miss her desperately. Julia, so hard to use what you've learned the hard way and not let it eat you alive; Jan was a master of that art.
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Post by Sara on Nov 30, 2009 12:21:53 GMT -5
In the spirit of Pixi's suggestion, I offer one of Jan's favorite pics--the Hands of Spike:
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Post by Squeemonster on Nov 30, 2009 13:20:44 GMT -5
As suggested by Pixi. Another of Jan's favorites . . . .
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Post by SpringSummers on Nov 30, 2009 16:31:04 GMT -5
ALL:
I notice that the obit says:
"A memorial service commemorating Jan’s life will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier on Saturday, December 12 at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jan’s memory may be made to Heifer International (www.heifer.org.)"
Knowing Jan, and since there will be no "funeral home viewing" involved, my personal thought is that forgoing the flowers and sending all $$ to the charity is the thing to do . . . what do you think?
I am happy to be a central collecting point again on this.
Please IM me (springsummers) and let me know your thoughts, and if you would like to participate in an S3 group contribution to the charity. I can IM you my address.
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Post by SpringSummers on Nov 30, 2009 16:34:26 GMT -5
Moving Karen's post over: Oh, my darling S'cubies. I just now read about our lovely Jan's passing. Even though I knew she was not long for this world, it still comes as such a shock. It's hard for me to form thoughts, let alone express them. So, I'll use some of Joss's words, which make me think of the way Jan lived and loved in her life. CORDELIA: I'm just sayin'. If there's one thing I learned living on a Hellmouth: every day is precious, you never know when it may be your last.Jan, your physical presence may have left our side, but you will forever be in our hearts and minds. Part of our collective soul. Love you, babe.
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Post by SpringSummers on Nov 30, 2009 16:40:05 GMT -5
Cross-posted: So most of you know this but it can't be said enough.: Jan was the one who pushed me into starting my website. Jan was the one who spent countless hours working and creating my beautiful website which gets countless compliments on how beautiful, clean and easy to use it is. Jan was the one who said I'll do this for free because you need to do this. Jan was the one who gave me something that means so much to me. Jan was the one who changed my creative life and I treasure her for that. She didn't need to do this. She gave herself work and problems and my annoying overly dramatic self to deal with. And she did it because she is a fantastic wonderful person. I know this belongs in the Jan thread but I also know it was my birthday and while I would love to drool at Dean and Cas all day, I would rather enjoy the wonderful person that was Jan. I never got to meet her but she changed my life. And, at the end of the day, what more could a person ask? Thanks for sharing the list of all the things that Jan did for you. Please know that she thought a lot of you - your drive, your hard work, your artistic talent, your . . . perk!
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Post by SpringSummers on Nov 30, 2009 16:50:32 GMT -5
For my contribution for pics for Jan, in lieu of b-day pics for Pixi, I present:
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Post by Spaced Out Looney on Nov 30, 2009 17:21:16 GMT -5
Rich, Angelique, I'm sorry for your loss. Jan was an extraordinary woman and she lived an extraordinary life. I'm honored to have known her. I will always remember all the advice she gave me about fiber crafts and every time I wear the Cunning Hat that she made me, I'll think of her.
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Post by Lola m on Nov 30, 2009 20:55:26 GMT -5
ALL: I notice that the obit says: "A memorial service commemorating Jan’s life will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier on Saturday, December 12 at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jan’s memory may be made to Heifer International (www.heifer.org.)"Knowing Jan, and since there will be no "funeral home viewing" involved, my personal thought is that forgoing the flowers and sending all $$ to the charity is the thing to do . . . what do you think? I am happy to be a central collecting point again on this. Please IM me (springsummers) and let me know your thoughts, and if you would like to participate in an S3 group contribution to the charity. I can IM you my address. Excellent idea, Spring!
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Post by Cal on Nov 30, 2009 22:15:09 GMT -5
I'm in complete shock over the news of Jan's passing, and would like to pass on my condolences to Rich, Angelique, Jan's family and friends and, of course, to all of the S'cubies.
Jan was such a beautiful person, who always had a kind word to say to me whenever I visited the S3. To say I am shocked and saddened by her passing would be an understatement.
I know I don't visit as often as I used to, but the S'cubies were my first online family and I still think of you all often.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May you Rest in Peace, Jan.
{{{S'cubies}}}
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Post by rich on Nov 30, 2009 22:54:43 GMT -5
I first saw Jan about 10 years before we actually met. It was 1975. I was 19 years old. Back then I would occasionally eat lunch at this vegetarian café/art and performance space called “Wooden Ships, Inner Spaces” near the train station in Hartford, Connecticut. On day I went in for a bowl of their Tibetan Barley Soup. To my surprise, they were offering live music, a common occurrence at night, but unusual for the middle of a weekday.
There was this really tired, really junkie-looking piano player in sunglasses. And there was Jan. She sang that Randy Newman song about setting fire to a cornfield and making love while it was burning. I never saw anyone put so much sensuality, so much of herself, into a song. She was like one big “Oooo”. She freaked my sheltered little Catholic school boy shit right out. I mean she really got under my skin. I never, ever forgot that performance.
To be continued…
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