tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post7746173141119807091..comments2024-03-02T03:16:49.548-05:00Comments on Every little thing: Today, at DukeAlison Piepmeierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-39983138605085515332019-09-08T02:11:30.893-04:002019-09-08T02:11:30.893-04:00CuzCuzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-11378358856562779142016-07-25T18:25:15.580-04:002016-07-25T18:25:15.580-04:00I love you so much. You don't really know me, ...I love you so much. You don't really know me, but your writing has inspired me. I've followed your work for years. I'm so sorry. This is so unfair. Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926225795370198207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-12945827443038791142016-07-17T07:55:14.661-04:002016-07-17T07:55:14.661-04:00I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond...I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond to this. I love you!<br />xo<br />Alison Piepmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-62948516145517482272016-07-17T07:52:13.698-04:002016-07-17T07:52:13.698-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Alison Piepmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-27409948332219499102016-07-17T07:48:15.697-04:002016-07-17T07:48:15.697-04:00((Hug))
((Hug))<br />Alison Piepmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-3484393701532278382016-07-17T07:48:11.411-04:002016-07-17T07:48:11.411-04:00((Hug))
((Hug))<br />Alison Piepmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-85271662429630178192016-07-14T10:35:57.605-04:002016-07-14T10:35:57.605-04:00Alison - I love you! I hold you in my heart all th...Alison - I love you! I hold you in my heart all the time. I have so many memories of the laughter (and sometimes tears!) we shared in the WGS Program at VU. Your empathy, brilliance, and your ability to connect with people in a way that changes the world for the better always inspired me and everyone in your presence. I hope you know that you put more "life" into a single day on this planet than most people put into their entire existence. I will always love you and keep you in my heart. Gayle Parrottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-38409429480001219802016-07-07T16:46:03.278-04:002016-07-07T16:46:03.278-04:00Alison, I've been reading the blog for a long ...Alison, I've been reading the blog for a long time and appreciating it in all of the ways so many have eloquently identified. The honesty and clarity of your thoughts and voice are qualities I remember so well from your time in leadership at the National Women's Studies Association. You helped guide the organization at such an crucial time of transition! In short, I guess, I'm adding to the chorus of voices saying that you've made your mark in many different spaces and places. I know that process continues.Allison Kimmichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-48797612805359677792016-07-02T23:15:04.291-04:002016-07-02T23:15:04.291-04:00This really sucks. It makes no sense that someone ...This really sucks. It makes no sense that someone with so much to give will be taken away from this world. I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't walked into your WMST 100 class in 1999. I hate the universe these days. Jennifer Howardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-18962665502340581812016-06-27T23:01:16.314-04:002016-06-27T23:01:16.314-04:00Alison, I wanted to have thoughtful words to send ...Alison, I wanted to have thoughtful words to send to you, but, of course, I don't. Just tears and prayers and wishes and sadness. And gratitude to have known you a little bit. You're really great. (See? No thoughtful words!) Oh, and love. I'm sending you and your family love.<br />Tikenya (a Vandy classmate)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-41382490094374360012016-06-25T03:48:32.263-04:002016-06-25T03:48:32.263-04:00hi Alison, I have been reading your blog for a ver...hi Alison, I have been reading your blog for a very long time (couple years I think?). I love the way you write and think. It had been a couple weeks since I checked in and I was devastated to hear this news. I so appreciate your honesty, your willingness to share with us all of the beauty and great things in your life, but also the horrible things. This may sound trite, but this just seems so fucking unfair. I guess I, like many of your followers, thought somehow, some way you would pull through. I wish you strength in the months to come. You are an amazing person and have inspired so many who have never even met you (to say nothing of all the people you _are_ close friends with, and your family). I am sending love and good wishes your way. From Ora (a fellow feminist warrior in the classroom ;)–I too am a professor, of film studies and i have loved reading about your teaching. Your students, too, are so so lucky to know you and have learned from you). Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178609161430235951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-15482107048306970552016-06-23T16:17:05.021-04:002016-06-23T16:17:05.021-04:00You are leaving so much of value behind as you tra...You are leaving so much of value behind as you transition out of your physical form. I hope it is comforting to know that you have a child, your publications, your students, your family. All of these and so many more things have been touched by you. That is powerful. Your spirit will go into those things and you will be remembered with love. I like this quote from Ray Bradbury, "It doesn't matter what you do, ..... so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that's like you after you take your hands away." <br /><br />Sending good thoughts. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-23226427226399573132016-06-23T14:02:04.892-04:002016-06-23T14:02:04.892-04:00Alison, I'm a random internet reader back from...Alison, I'm a random internet reader back from Baxter Sez (I don't recall how I initially found it, but I was immediately pulled in by your posts). I don't personally know you or your family, but I keep coming back to your blog(s) and your words. You are an amazing person, and I am grateful to have 'known' you through your blogs. May these next few days and months be filled with as much peace and love as possible for you and your family. So much love to you and yours, CeeC.S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-90803422422939509842016-06-22T20:44:21.635-04:002016-06-22T20:44:21.635-04:00Thanks for taking us along with you, Alison, and f...Thanks for taking us along with you, Alison, and for teaching us how to be human under the worst circumstances. We'll try to keep up. God bless you. Your friend, Kurt EisenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-63579441641977762232016-06-22T15:03:14.334-04:002016-06-22T15:03:14.334-04:00Sending love to you and your beautiful family. Ma...Sending love to you and your beautiful family. May you be happy, may you live with ease. Lori Ritternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-88863441420011728902016-06-22T12:48:16.921-04:002016-06-22T12:48:16.921-04:00Alison, you were one of the first professor's ...Alison, you were one of the first professor's I had at CofC. I have so many fond memories of that class. I remember us once joking about making a Women and Gender studies class all about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but I think both of us kind of really wanted to make it happen. I'll never forget the first year experience trip to DC we went on. Everything from the time we both got hangry, when we were all crammed against the windows to see the president walk across the lawn at the White House to our bus breaking down. Thank you for being my professor and role model for my freshman year, when I needed so much guidance. We didn't always see eye to eye, but the freedom and safe space you gave me to explore who I was as a student and feminist was incredibly important. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140595100719019437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-11363422465701130082016-06-21T16:27:36.656-04:002016-06-21T16:27:36.656-04:00Alison, I moved to Meridian St., and I can't r...Alison, I moved to Meridian St., and I can't remember what street you used to live on, but I know it was close to here (Lischey?). I think of you as I pass what was Cantrell's bbq (the pink pig is still there). I've read and observed your journey from afar hoping you would beat the odds and grow old watching your Maybelle. I'm so sorry you won't. I'm very grateful to have taken one of your classes and to have chewed the scholarly fat with you. I'm grateful that your voice has been heard and inspired so many. I'm sending you love, and wishing you a beautiful final chapter. Patricia (Conway)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05523255751408543273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-75834817125505564012016-06-21T13:05:53.733-04:002016-06-21T13:05:53.733-04:00Alison, My name is Sonalini. We've never forma...Alison, My name is Sonalini. We've never formally met, but I did my Ph.D. at Vandy from 2004-2009 (POSC and GWS) and heard great things about you from many folks in the Vandy GWS community (Rory, Laura, Monica, Lyndi, etc). I've followed your blog and work over the years, and have loved reading your thoughts and insights. Reading your latest post broke my heart. There are really no words, but I'm sending you and your family much love and light. xoxo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-38715730491486569302016-06-21T09:52:03.809-04:002016-06-21T09:52:03.809-04:00Lastly, I think we often invalidate people who are...Lastly, I think we often invalidate people who are dying or facing terminal illness because our society deals with it through denial. I also don't want to waste your time by too lengthy of a message... and I ask what support you need so my presence, activity or even space in your life is truly medicinal for you at this time. Any way I can help you... I would be honored~ and of course I'd love to be in touch with you, yet I really want to support you in whatever love connections you need the most to satisfy your needs for this time. I know so many people love and want to see you- your time should be exactly what your heart yearns for at the deepest level... I just want you to know I am here to support you in making that happen in any way I can offer support. Okay, Love, so much incredible love to you~ You will be in my devotions & meditations. XoSarah Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002315240017846138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-350901524083907212016-06-21T09:36:01.695-04:002016-06-21T09:36:01.695-04:00Dear Alison,
We were going to grab a coffee recent...Dear Alison,<br />We were going to grab a coffee recently and I wondered and worried about you when I never received your last follow up. I am so relieved I am finding you now. I've missed your face greatly and have been so looking forward to being in your presence for coffee.<br />I am crying and feeling sad as I write, yet I am also so joyous just to get to make the connection now in any form. I feel honored to read your words and to reach out... just to find you feel connected.<br /><br />I want to help create whatever you want for this time... would you let me do that? Any way I can be there and offer you what you want... whether it's to help with Maybelle, bring you great food, help you write your words, do things that need tending to, or just be present with you and listen or share.<br />I am strong as a mental health therapist for complex ptsd and suicidality with great influence by you and how you've mentored me I'm the past. I still hear your words come through me at times when helping others. Your impact is great and it domino effects and is endless.<br />I just want you to have as much of the kind of support you want at this time.<br />I am heartbroken that you are dying and I feel like the world will never be able to honor how much your presence & efforts matter... and at that I feel anger- cuz you are a phenomenal woman and I feel like the world can't effectively reflect back how deeply you matter and how important you are. You deserve everything and more.<br />I am in despair that there is so much of life you still want to live and I wish so deeply you could have that and so much more as you deserve.<br />I want for you to tell me how I can be there for you. I am not sure if you will be back in Charleston, but I am hoping to run to the store for you or whatever you need. Otherwise, how can I support at a distance? I tried to call you just now and it looks like I don't have you number anymore, which I felt sad to discover.<br />I feel myself avoiding ending my message cuz I want to be connected with you~ I want more than anything for you to have the connection and time you want while you are dying. I feel you and your incredible life force as I read your words and I love you and admire you greatly. Please tell me what you need/want if my support in any way could be helpful to you. Xoxoxo xo<br />So much love.<br />843-224-7638<br />Www.dbtcharleston.com<br />Sarah Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002315240017846138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-91657134703742085782016-06-20T18:51:09.704-04:002016-06-20T18:51:09.704-04:00Dear Alison,
THIS is what we all love about you....Dear Alison, <br /><br />THIS is what we all love about you. Your directness, your lack of bullshit. No mincing of words. What a gift. What a lesson, an inspiration, for me. <br /><br />So, you are dying. And, you are living. Both at the same time. I know you will sink deeply into both, and into the mystery of the whole experience. I have loved following you since you left, on your blog, keeping at least some sense of connection to your life and your passion. <br /><br />Pictures are going through my head now. Sitting at Starbucks on a Tuesday night, just 4 or 5 of us, debriefing on our crazy lives. Upside-down sweeping the cobwebs off your ceiling at Lichey Street; a trash bag of clothes I was going to take to Goodwill, and a particular blue tank and matching sweater I had bought in Italy, that you took to wear for a speech at an upcoming conference. Going to the hospital when your first brain tumor was diagnosed, during your holiday trip home that Christmas, and the relief I felt in just seeing you. Reading about Maybelle, and the deepening of your life and roots there in Charleston....<br /><br />Your life matters, Alison. And I LOVE reading everyone's comments, just seeing how wide your circle is, how many people love you so fiercely, those wonderful friends showing up for you and Maybelle and Brian every day, and especially those who are taking the opportunity to let you know how some class, some moment, some conference, something you contributed to the world, changed their lives. <br /><br />There is no making sense of this. There's just living, living, living....all of it, till the end. I am taking away so much from the grace, generosity and raw honesty you've allowed us to witness. I will hold you always as a bright light, and I want you to know that my life is enriched from knowing you.<br /><br />Here's to Maybelle's first bike ride, a glorious summer, and eating WHATEVER the hell you want! And, here's to the return of Alison's hair!<br /><br />Love, always always always.....<br />Kathy in NashvilleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-58833395669364307292016-06-20T18:40:11.054-04:002016-06-20T18:40:11.054-04:00I am truly appreciative of you giving me an opport...I am truly appreciative of you giving me an opportunity to bring a meal to you recently. If I can do this again or anything else, I am just around the corner and willing to assist. There are no words that suffice in these situations but please know the world is a better place because of you. This is not meant as some weak platitude. Instead, it is an observation from someone who is standing on the outside looking in that wants you to know your many contributions to the church, to the community, to your friends and family are very real and very meaningful and very noticed. - Mark MaddenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700396355757842937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-61882320579862514972016-06-19T23:30:36.003-04:002016-06-19T23:30:36.003-04:00So sorry. Even though I knew this post was inevita...So sorry. Even though I knew this post was inevitable, it doesn't make is suck any less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-69782169116377608062016-06-19T14:27:25.222-04:002016-06-19T14:27:25.222-04:00Wishing so much that you will see Maybelle fly alo...Wishing so much that you will see Maybelle fly along on a bike! So glad you have such loving support around you .<br />Sending love light and courage in abundance x<br />Jane London UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217750984500164269.post-73401799796308440342016-06-19T14:20:46.027-04:002016-06-19T14:20:46.027-04:00Allison. My name is Paula Byers. We have mutual f...Allison. My name is Paula Byers. We have mutual friends. First. You situation simple sucks! Second. I have a brother with Down syndrome. He has lived with me since out mother died. He is a bagger at Publix on James island. Please know we are available to do anything to help with maybelle. Ed rides a bike. Maybe be can help. We are good baby sitters. Brian. My cell is 853-991-4174. Please call no matter now big or small<br />All our love and hugs paulaPaula Byershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393152279591117815noreply@blogger.com