It’s a strange thing when the loss of someone that you have never met has an effect on you, but I was really very sad to read in the blogosphere earlier this week that Dewey had passed away, and moved to read many of the posts on other blogs which talked so eloquently about the impact she had on so many lives.
In terms of posting, I was an intermittent Weekly Geek but I checked without fail every weekend to see what suggestions Dewey had for us all, and they were always intriguing even when I didn’t feel able to participate. And it’s clear from the many comments that she contributed so much to building a book blog community.
My thoughts are with Dewey’s family at this sad time.
Bride of the Book God 
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December 7, 2008 at 2:20 am
Maree
It is a strange, sad thing. 😦
December 7, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Nymeth
It’s a reminder that there are real, living, breathing people on the other side. And that the connections we form are real. We’re communicating, after all, regardless of the medium. So how could they not be?
December 7, 2008 at 2:39 pm
brideofthebookgod
Nymeth, you’ve hit the nail on the head; I know that sometimes when I’m wrapped up in my own concerns it can be all too easy to forget that real people read what I write and are kind enough to leave comments, and that these connections are as real as the ones I have with the family and friends I see every day.
December 11, 2008 at 2:55 am
Susan
The internet is strange because, as you and Nymeth say, we are writing words that do go out and affect our readers. we invite them in to our lives. Certainly I know my life is richer for having met so many bloggers, even though I’ve never seen them in ‘real life’. though I will be meeting you shortly! 🙂 so many I can’t meet, and yet I feel as if I know some fairly well now. It’s like reading a book, we get a glimpse of the author shining through the words, and we meet kindred spirits and souls this way. And that’s how maybe the community saw Dewey, as a kindred spirit. I know I miss her, and yet we rarely had contact, though I treasure her comments. lovely quiet post, Bride.