tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.comments2023-09-06T08:47:37.718-04:00Seeing Red in the SouthwestDeb Protherohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-25418871075806686072010-05-22T21:00:23.831-04:002010-05-22T21:00:23.831-04:00I don't have a single bad memory of Caleb. I s...I don't have a single bad memory of Caleb. I still haven't felt like I can dig through the box of letters, pictures & postcards stashed away. Sometime I will, though. His postcards were particularly awesome (Graceland!).<br /><br />He was never anything but kind and honest with me, and that's what I will always remember. It's just not right that he's gone. That feeling Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-11608351308267193182010-03-21T21:55:21.445-04:002010-03-21T21:55:21.445-04:00Deb's paypal account email address is: debprot...Deb's paypal account email address is: debprothero@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018901808242116726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-61709157221984674582010-03-06T00:23:45.504-05:002010-03-06T00:23:45.504-05:00Thank you all. Looks like it might be time for an ...Thank you all. Looks like it might be time for an update again. I'm almost ready to completely come out of hiding. <br /><br />Couple little obstacles remain and I feel inclined to deal with them solo.<br /><br />Caleb's birthday - March 23 and the anniversary of his death - April 16/17. With the kind advice of Father Pat, I will be separating these events. My first task is to write aboutDeb Protherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-17024664710992635332010-03-05T05:11:41.084-05:002010-03-05T05:11:41.084-05:00Hi Deb - checking in and letting you know you'...Hi Deb - checking in and letting you know you're on my mind.@wiselawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852672948478340298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-37058763813529258892010-02-10T15:02:36.113-05:002010-02-10T15:02:36.113-05:00Thanks for the wise words, yahoo.
"人生最大的榮耀,不...Thanks for the wise words, yahoo.<br /><br />"人生最大的榮耀,不是永遠不敗,而是屢仆屢戰"<br /><br />The greatest glory is not always undefeated, but fighting and repeated servant.Deb Protherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-38938758846827261252010-02-10T05:05:13.380-05:002010-02-10T05:05:13.380-05:00人生最大的榮耀,不是永遠不敗,而是屢仆屢戰................................人生最大的榮耀,不是永遠不敗,而是屢仆屢戰<a href="http://g8.twroommovie.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://080kiss.com" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://talk2.twchatlove.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://tw.twtalknice.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://ut3872.twroommiss.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://sex.twtalknice.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://sex1.twchat888.info" relAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-47804120288304396602010-02-10T03:40:54.483-05:002010-02-10T03:40:54.483-05:00Ahhh, an epic post for an epic catch-up and epic q...Ahhh, an epic post for an epic catch-up and epic quests. ;)<br /><br />Huge *HUGS*. It is an honor to know you in more than one life facet.<br /><br />Anytime I can cheerlead you to bolster your self-esteem, I'll be glad to. I like doing that for my friends. ;p<br />xoxooxali babanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-18504738007044375472010-02-08T09:12:29.559-05:002010-02-08T09:12:29.559-05:00Just simply WOW. Makes me truly look at who is and...Just simply WOW. Makes me truly look at who is and who really isn't. Thanks for sharing as we all need to look deep into the dark to see those who are truly the light.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277495916266711066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-57295106282973162452010-02-07T15:11:36.191-05:002010-02-07T15:11:36.191-05:00So many of your recent experiences ring true for m...So many of your recent experiences ring true for me, I've often found myself mired in virtual distractions trying not to feel anymore but as you say you are inexplicably drawn in anyway. My recent experiences with the burner community (drink) and most especially yours wasn't the usual emotional disconnect but a saving nurture of the fire I had lost sight of. Thank You for helping me to Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896058654635037013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-86628529951868747402010-02-07T02:01:13.912-05:002010-02-07T02:01:13.912-05:00The path you describe (slaying dragons on line) is...The path you describe (slaying dragons on line) is one I'm familiar with, though I've not been on that path for decades. Hmmm... I think that bears looking at.<br />So good to read you, Deb. Take you carefully on your adventure!<br />{{{Deb}}}!<br /><br /><br />---AmbivertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-30005227867395389312010-02-07T01:05:01.378-05:002010-02-07T01:05:01.378-05:00Glad to hear you're back with us. I've co...Glad to hear you're back with us. I've continued on my journey of self-discovery, movement, and truimph over tragedy. Monday will be fourteen weeks for me since I quit smoking. Totally. Put the damn things down forever.<br /><br />You still are invited to Interfuse May 29-April 2. And that invitation STILL has a ticket attached. Please feel free at anytime to drop me a line. This Trenchlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623549943358930318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-72816810918006815632010-02-06T23:10:30.809-05:002010-02-06T23:10:30.809-05:00Lonestoner, you can tell me in person on the playa...Lonestoner, you can tell me in person on the playa this year. We have a date to meet!!!Deb Protherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-67703587752034885662010-02-06T23:08:08.556-05:002010-02-06T23:08:08.556-05:00It warms my cold black heart to hear that you fina...It warms my cold black heart to hear that you finally managed to chase away that black dog. Sometimes one must feed the mongrel a little to get him to leave, but in the long run it's ultimately worth it. Have I told you lately what an incredible writer you are?Lonestoner -Writer/Lover/Degeneratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140840653201148296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-74239040577493605782010-02-06T20:41:01.293-05:002010-02-06T20:41:01.293-05:00Not pissed. Perplexed, as I said at the time. Be s...Not pissed. Perplexed, as I said at the time. Be safe, talk soon.jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148866892521344227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-52866394339515389942010-01-19T21:50:14.769-05:002010-01-19T21:50:14.769-05:00hey Deb,
I hoped you survived through the holidays...hey Deb,<br />I hoped you survived through the holidays ok, I've been thinking about you sending you some positive energy for what it's worth. If you ever want to just talk about Caleb anytime you can contact me, I miss him and he was my friend.<br /><br />Here's a big hug and hope you are ok!Jody Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-72877256626841487112009-12-23T20:40:56.493-05:002009-12-23T20:40:56.493-05:00Oh dear, I regret to update this article from Nove...Oh dear, I regret to update this article from November 2008 to report that this wise and kind war veteran has passed away. His contribution to our community was incredible. Hopefully he now realizes the peace he sought and is joined with his loving wife once again.Deb Protherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-23726659000561302042009-11-21T01:05:42.075-05:002009-11-21T01:05:42.075-05:00good.................................................good<a href="http://dvd.chat333.info" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://chat1.chat333.me" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://5279.chat333.me" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://520show1.chat333.me" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://520sex1.chat333.me" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://521.chat333.me" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://4u1.chat333.me" rel="nofollow">.</a><a href="http://Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-75570673774723548582009-10-30T13:58:01.139-04:002009-10-30T13:58:01.139-04:00Tracy;
Thanks for writing about the garbage dump ...Tracy;<br /><br />Thanks for writing about the garbage dump issue. It's obvious that you are passionate about this and I congratulate you for stepping up and doing something about your passion. Hopefully you can keep the garbage dump from being developed in the Nevada desert.Deb Protherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-70490227193698673382009-10-30T11:24:18.318-04:002009-10-30T11:24:18.318-04:00Thanks for writing about the proposed Jungo Road L...Thanks for writing about the proposed Jungo Road Land fill in your blog.<br /><br />In addition to the poll; non-residents can lend support by signing an on-line statement to stop the landfill at www.ipetitions.com/petition/stoplandfill/<br /><br />There is also a link to a non-US address version of this e-statement.<br /><br />Facebook group at: http://groups.to/nagfbgroup/<br /><br />FYI, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946706967746952918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-42824596573951513962009-10-24T06:57:42.057-04:002009-10-24T06:57:42.057-04:00Well done & Brava!
I shall look forward to see...Well done & Brava!<br />I shall look forward to seeing your work. ;DAl_Palhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260615221471924302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-75596589767804399292009-09-19T03:46:38.933-04:002009-09-19T03:46:38.933-04:00Brian;
Thanks so much for posting your note of co...Brian;<br /><br />Thanks so much for posting your note of condolence. I'm sure there are many who have known Caleb over his short 36 years who like you were affected by his wonderful personality. <br /><br />Since his death, I've been working hard to raise awareness about mental health issues including PTSD by visiting Senators and making speeches outlining the loss that the world feels Deb Protherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-30743253207663961942009-09-19T03:45:19.245-04:002009-09-19T03:45:19.245-04:00I am Staff Sergeant Brian Raley. I am in Army Publ...I am Staff Sergeant Brian Raley. I am in Army Public Affairs and I escorted Caleb for three weeks in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan. He was most certainly a free spirit and he is certainly missed. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and even more sorry to hear that Caleb's life ended this way. PTSD is an animal and it never seems to rear its head until you least expect it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866906228025881159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-58920422123070819692009-09-19T03:30:30.096-04:002009-09-19T03:30:30.096-04:00I am Staff Sergeant Brian Raley. I am in Army Publ...I am Staff Sergeant Brian Raley. I am in Army Public Affairs and I escorted Caleb for three weeks in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan. He was most certainly a free spirit and he is certainly missed. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and even more sorry to hear that Caleb's life ended this way. PTSD is an animal and it never seems to rear its head until you least expect it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866906228025881159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-58655002238419852422009-05-23T07:04:10.488-04:002009-05-23T07:04:10.488-04:00Big hugs.
No, I *can't* imagine having a birthday...Big hugs.<br /><br />No, I *can't* imagine having a birthday in the middle of that! ;(<br /><br />Perhaps if you are feeling up to it in August we can do something in the desert. ;p<br /><br />Sending love!Ali Babanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015624523328587998.post-67337651990879926032009-05-21T19:40:19.318-04:002009-05-21T19:40:19.318-04:00Loki;
Thanks and condolences on your loss of Cale...Loki;<br /><br />Thanks and condolences on your loss of Caleb as a friend too. I didn't know that you had seen Caleb in Sept., I had little contact info for many of his friends and acquaintances.<br /><br />Peace<br />DebDeb Protherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403442452148244237noreply@blogger.com