Thanks, Dan,
and greetings to all,

"this list is where "showing up" has the broadest reach as well as the 
tangibility and persistence of a written record" - this is where we live 
together, know each other over time, and can engage in mutual dialogue 
either finding common ground or having to disagree on certain points 
(hopefully only for the time being).


Norbert


On 10/29/2011 03:00 AM, Dan Krimm wrote:
> This is a big relief, very happy to hear it.
>
> I'd be even happier to see a post on-list by Amber that NPOC is happy with
> this outcome.  Firsthand public reports are always the "gold standard"
> here, and a very good habit to get into as a matter of course -- just a
> friendly piece of advice about the collective culture here as a way to
> offer a welcoming hand in good faith.
>
> 90% of success in life is simply showing up.  For those of us who are not
> able to attend these events in person or even remotely in real time, this
> list is where "showing up" has the broadest reach as well as the
> tangibility and persistence of a written record.  It has real and
> unduplicated meaning, and thus it makes a real difference.
>
> So please, take our hand here on-list, and don't be a stranger.  This
> public forum is an ineliminable venue for bringing our community together,
> and should not be discounted.  Regular presence here in good faith should
> be factored into any commitment to participate in the SG, especially as a
> leader/representative.  This is a fabulous opportunity for a fresh start,
> and for looking forward.
>
> Dan

-- 
A while ago, I started a new blog:

...thinking it over... after 21 years in Cambodia
http://www.thinking21.org/

continuing to share reports and comments from Cambodia.

Norbert Klein
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Phnom Penh / Cambodia