[Viva] Voices

[Margarite Sanchez]

My answer is YES.
I like having a place to stay connected and to know what is going on in the
community.
A huge Thank You to Tami for maintaining the listserv all these years -
that's been amazing!

But my questions to all of you are:
Do we want to be a larger entity than the listserv?
Do we want to have a physical presence?
Do we want to be able to have programming?

virtual hugs to all,
Margarite

On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 12:52 PM M. L. <ggiggles2011 at gmail.com> wrote:

> YES
>
> Melanie
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 11:16 AM pegfrank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:
>
>> Yes, from Peg. We are a diverse group connected by a virus.  I wonder if
>> there is covid-19 community that offers support for those infected. One of
>> the things that has kept me going the last couple of weeks is humour.  If
>> it is helpful to others, let's also share that through VIVA. And toilet
>> paper… :)
>>
>> On Mar 16, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Danielle Lucia <northern.islander at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Shelly... and everyone
>>
>> I don't know what to say exactly.  That is nothing new.   My voice to
>> make a difference was never very loud.  In the past, when I could be
>> physically present, I was good at hands-on grunt work.  Making ideas and
>> plans was not my forte.  Likewise has it been for me as a member of VIVA.
>> I am the quiet one who is rarely seen although, to be honest,  that has a
>> lot to do with island remoteness.
>>
>> Isolation is not new to me.  In 3 decades I have grappled with HIV,
>> tuberculosis, and chronic kidney disease.   Adopting a cloistered lifestyle
>> was simply a practical side effect of  self-care.   Now we all face an
>> imposed isolation that may go on for months rather than a few weeks.   In
>> my experience, the narrowing scope of a life separated from society gives
>> me very little of  import or interest to share with others.
>>
>> All that said, I sense that a line of communication, this VIVA list,
>> should remain open because it seems to me that some of you may have ideas
>> and plans for making something happen, whereas  I'm afraid I am so out
>> of touch with community that I don't even have an idea of *what* is
>> needed.   I can only have the *possibility *to contribute if this forum
>> stays available.
>>
>> Stay safe out there!
>> ♡ Danielle
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 16, 2020, 6:06 PM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Considering all, I am feeling like if ViVA needs to make a difference,
>>> it does now.   If there are women that want to speak and share,  and use
>>> this platform, now would be a good time.
>>>
>>> I am ok.  I am stocked up. My health is not as great.   I gradually
>>> bought supplies, one can and a store at a time actually.  My recent
>>> diagnosis of COPD scares me more than HIV.
>>>
>>> How many women are listening?  Speak up if you want ViVA to continue,  I
>>> think we need to recognize whether we actually have an audience or not.
>>>
>>> If not, then we can cease and redefine.  Just a thought.
>>>
>>> Hugs, looking forward to voices or a reason to stop worrying,
>>> Shelly
>>>
>>>
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>>
>> - Peggy Frank
>>
>> Now seeing the morning sun rise from 1103-139 Clarence St., Victoria, BC
>> V8V2J1
>>
>> “
>>
>> *I have been and still am a seeker,but I have ceased to question stars
>> and books;I have begun to listen to the teachings*
>> *My blood whispers to me.*”
>> - Herman Hesse
>>
>>
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