Over the nearly eleven years that I’ve been running Slope, I have received thousands of emails from people around the world. These emails have, on the whole, only deepened my belief that people are fundamentally good, and they have exhibited the kinds of traits – – – honesty, generosity of spirit, and camaraderie – – that make it a pleasure to be a part of this community.
Occasionally I get an email which is so special that I want to share it with other Slopers, and of course I always ask permission of the sender if I may do so. They always say yes, and this is no exception. Here, then, is an email I received this morning. He said it would be all right to mention his screen name, but out of an abundance of respect for privacy, I’ll refrain from doing so: (more…)
