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Long ago in Internet time, the well-known tech writer and programmer Dori Smith, a sometime reader hereabouts, did Making Light a very useful kindness.
Now she and her husband Tom Negrino are going through the hardest of times. Whatever the outcome, we wish them solace and ease.
Tom and Dori have gone to several Worldcons; he's an old friend of Karen's, and someone I know slightly. I'm impressed at how they're handling this, and how well their friends are gathering around them. Karen went down to visit a couple of months ago, and plans to visit with Dori when things are a bit more finished.
They're both very sweet people, and I'm sorry they're going through this difficulty.
Thanks very much for the kind thoughts, and our love to all.
That's a hard decision to make. GoodThoughts to all concerned.
Tom and Dori are truly finest kind.
I don't know either of you, Dori, but sorry to hear.
Oh goodness. My sympathies. This is such a hard choice, I am glad Tom is making it while surrounded by love.
A hard decision. Sounds like a life well-lived. Prayers and best wishes.
Sending supportive thoughts and prayers your way--
I don't know them, but I hope that it will go as gently as such a thing can go,
I don't think I've met them, but whether I have or not, I wish them both ease, him a peaceful transition, and her swift healing and long memories, an it be their own will.
RIP, Tom Negrino: https://dangerousmeta.rocks/blog/2017/3/15/rip-tom-negrino
Strength and sympathy to Dori and everyone else who cared for him.
Backup Brain was one of the first blogs I read on a regular basis, because Dori and Tom seemed so charming. It's funny how people you don't know can seem so close, and I wish Dori well