Ross Barlow Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 .I think that it’s been about a year since I was last active reading or writing here on Objectivist Living – as well as on all other Objectivist or libertarian websites or e-lists (such as A2). I am sorry for being out of touch with many longtime online friends here. I was very ill a year ago and decided to stop participating in all online discussions because I tend to get too angry for my own good health. .In the last year I have been reading a lot – but using that archaic technology made from trees, once called “books.” Jeff Riggenbach had recommended some fiction many years ago on A2, and I have finally been catching up with them. On a related note, there are suddenly more Ayn Rand books on English-language bookstore shelves here in Bangkok – dramatically more. .I have some good libertarian friends here that I met via a local libertarian Meet Up website. Most are Americans but some are British, Indian or European. A sizable number of them got into libertarianism through reading Rand, and we may create a meet up group here especially for Objectivism – now that the fires of Bangkok have cooled down. .I use Facebook a lot to stay in touch with my former students as they go on through college and careers. As for OL members, I sadly learned through Facebook that Chris Grieb died recently. He was one fine fellow, and he will be missed. .I hope to try and catch up on some threads here on OL. This kind of site is easier for that because I can zone in on specific fora. But, for those here who know me, off the tops of your heads, is there any news that you think I might welcome about you or our fellow travelers: i.e., any achievements (books published, mountains climbed, etc.), noteworthy events, debaucheries beyond the usual, etc.? (If discussing that last category in public is too embarrassing, send me a PM.) .I’m looking forward to participating with you wonderful folks in this great forum again. .-Ross Barlow. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Gaede Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi, Ross. You must be feeling better--I hope so. You bring quality posting well worth reading. --Brant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcK Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Welcome back Ross, hope your health issues are improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonso Jones Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ross - Welcome back. I'll be looking forward to reading your posts again.Bill P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbeaulieu Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Good to see you back, Ross ;) Glad you're on the up and up, and that your surroundings are less volatile.~ Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNA Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Long time no see, Ross. Welcome back!!!! I hope you're hanging in there and taking it easy, especially if health is becoming an issue. I'm not around much either but still lurkin' every once in a while!!! ;) Angie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Ross,It's great to see you again and see you are still kicking.If I ever get over to Bangkok (and I fully intend to one day), I definitely want to look you up.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Barlow Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Thank you to Brant, David, Bill, Shane, Angie, Michael et al for the warm welcome back. This is a great website with friendly and knowledgeable people, and I have really missed the discussions here. .-Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyau Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 .Hey! Welcome, back Ross.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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