Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?

allkindsoftime — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:33:40 -0800

Its been a tough month, but you are good people. I would like to thank you. A month ago today, we lost our friend Soulbee. All I can say is that you guys did exactly what Lexi would have wanted. You came together and responded in sympathy and kindness. I am yet still overwhelmed by the outpouring of support through this community, and there are far too many people than I can possibly thank in one short MeTa thread, but I'm going to take a shot anyway. piratebowling - thanks for pointing out my mistake early on. I am so very glad I was able to be at Lexi's service. ColdChef - you are a solid, thanks for giving me some of your time, it was extremely helpful. loquacious - thanks for pointing out what I couldn't say. jessamyn - your offer was incredibly kind and I thank you for it. iamkimiam - thanks for being Lexi's friend. I am sorry for your loss. Item - Lexi would have wanted you to come out of this doing better. I hope you are. ikkyu2 - you also are a solid. Thanks for being part of this community and thanks for understanding what I was going through and bearing with me. nickyskye - thanks for your kind and wise words. I think you and Lexi were something of kindred souls, though you might not have known each other. mathowie - thanks for the donation on behalf of the community. The gesture spoke volumes about the good people around here. I would also like to especially thank all of the people who posted such beautiful and moving passages in Soulbee's thread, and everyone (too many to mention) who filled up my MeFi mailbox with kind notes. Many people wondered how Lexi died - understandably. To this day I have no reason to suspect suicide. Her family has chosen not to speak publicly about it and I respect their wishes. All I know is that in her last hours alive, we were chatting and sharing music and talking about Africa. She was favoriting some of my photos from there on flickr. I don't think someone planning their own death would be bothering with favorites. One of the last things she asked me about was the languages I would have to learn when I returned to Africa more permanently. Lexi, I have good news. Today I accepted the position and I move to Kenya next month. I'll be working all over eastern, southern, and western africa in humanitarian supply chain management. I'll have to learn all those languages we talked about, and then some. Thanks everybody. My 30th year has been bittersweet, but more sweet than bitter.

Today is what Metafilter is all about.

Unicorn on the cob — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:04:23 -0800

Yet another shoutout for a MeFite going above and beyond the call of duty in real life: HopperFan. Anonymous poster asks about pulling his or her own tooth. HopperFan offers to cover Anonymous' bill in honor of Soulbee. After reading the comments today, the kindness and support that's overflowing (especially now, looking at the posts here on the gray)... today has definitely brought out the best in people. Stay awesome, Metafilter.

Vaya con Dios, Lu.

allkindsoftime — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:47:37 -0800

My friend Soulbee has left us. Alexandra Clare Wilich, 28, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. I'm not really sure what to say - I feel kind of numb. We became close friends after a question she asked a while back. This time 7 days ago we were chatting and trading music with each other. She really loved Dan Bern. She was known as Lexi or Lu to her friends and family. The service is this Monday in NH if any of you would like to attend with me.

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Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?

Today is what Metafilter is all about.

Vaya con Dios, Lu.