Holy fuck. I don't even know how to process this.
Kristen and Hec, thanks for the notification. My heart goes out to all who love ita and will miss her. Myself included.
Early: You folks are all insane. Simon: Well, my sister's a ship. We had a complicated childhood.
'Objects In Space'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
ChiKat - Jan 13, 2015 4:36:36 am PST #14440 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Theodosia - Jan 13, 2015 4:39:06 am PST #14441 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Found myself talking with a passenger about my Mom's death... not coincidentally I think. This is not just sad, it's tragic.
Thank goodness it's been a busy morning so far. Gives me something else to concentrate on.
Nilly - Jan 13, 2015 4:40:54 am PST #14442 of 30000
Swouncing
I feel like somebody punched me in the gut.
I can't breathe properly. It's a completely physical sensation.
vw bug - Jan 13, 2015 4:41:34 am PST #14443 of 30000
Mostly lurking...
I have no words. I've had no words for over two hours now. I just can't even...
Fred Pete - Jan 13, 2015 4:42:02 am PST #14444 of 30000
Ann, that's a ferret.
Just read the news. I just -- I can't -- no words. RIP, ita.
Strix - Jan 13, 2015 4:42:20 am PST #14445 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I just woke up 15 minutes ago, saw Deb's FB post, and KNEW it was a Buffista, and cam here and checcked.
I'm sobbing and angry and so, so, so sickened by the unfairness of it all.
Amy - Jan 13, 2015 4:42:58 am PST #14446 of 30000
Because books.
I just keep thinking that she was all alone, and it hurts so much.
tiggy - Jan 13, 2015 4:45:29 am PST #14447 of 30000
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
I am so sorry to hear this. i can't even really believe it.
Nilly - Jan 13, 2015 4:45:50 am PST #14448 of 30000
Swouncing
There woulddn't be Buffistas without her.
Not just in the technical term, of her writing the code for the board. This beautiful, elegant, can-do-all-we-wanted-from-it board. In the terms of the spirit of this place. The force-of-life of it. We may have still be communicating online had ot not been for her, but it wouldn't have been Buffistas.
So much of this place that is so important for me, for so many, is from her, her generous, graceful couragous, strong, humourous - goodness, I can go on and on, the minute my eyes stop getting foggy from all those tears - so much of this place that is so meaningful, got its spirit and uniquness from her.
Oh, no.
Maggie B - Jan 13, 2015 4:49:02 am PST #14449 of 30000
I am stunned and in tears. As a lurker I didn't know ita as so many of you did but she, in many ways, was this board to me. She did so much to create this place and added so much to my quiet, solitary life. I feel terrible that I never said thank you to her.
I am heartbroken for everyone who had the privilege of knowing her and being part of her life. I hope that comfort and peace can be found in each other as well as in this beautiful place she made for the world.
Thank you ita for all you gave. You are already deeply missed.