Dear Dumbass,
When assuming someone is dead , it is sometimes wise to not be afraid to ask around. To be fair, though, a friend of a friend was murdered this past week, so one starts thinking about death more and more. Why him, but not me? EVERYONE liked Murdered Guy (everyone except the dude sitting behind bars for murdering him, that is).
If I wasn’t as afraid of being annoying, I’d have asked if a certain fellow was OK before I wrote my last poem.It turns out he isn’t dead, he’s just away -literally. Alive and well, thank the good Lord.
So Dumbass I bid you adieu,
Lisa
Ocdbloggergirl's Blog: OCD, Life, and Other Misunderstandings 
What is worse:
To assume someone is alive but they have died ? or to assume that someone who has died is still alive?
Hmm tricky one.
You error certainly has the better outcome, so I think it’s the lesser of the two blunders.
After all, is it not true that various famous people have said “rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated?”
Seems like the person you know has joined the ranks of these famous people, does that make you feel better?
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I think it was Mark Twain who said that, but don’t quote me on that. I feel much happier that my friend is alive, well, and thriving. I would be a liar though if I didn’t say he should’ve wrote something that he was going away after writing a poem one could interpret as an “I want to die” poem. But he owes me or anyone no explanation, and if he comes back, I will be very happy.
Heck, maybe he let a few people know he was OK, and itt was just my inability to ask that was my problem. I’m afraid of making people mad or annoyed if I seem to pry. Before my social anxiety was full force nut jobby and long ago when I was on an antidepressant that freed my tongue if not my nerves, I used to say and ask anything that came to mind…I cringe at the memory. I’m fine if someone wants to talk to me alone or we’re in a public setting, but if I initiate a private conversation I’m too self-conscious usually. So, it is my fault technically.
I did email the missing in action blogger and I actually told him I was worried he had died, but I doubt he got it. I jump to conclusions. I’m just thankful he’s alive because he really is the nicest guy.
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This is the best post I have ever read!!!!
Pray tell, how did this come up?
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