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A change in name, a change in heart, a change in mind...
amgreene@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (amgreene@ATHENA.MIT.EDU)
Mon May 9 20:00:57 1988
From now on, I would rather be addressed as "Rhu" than as "Andrew." "Rhu"
is, obviously, a derivative of "Andrew;" but there is (or, at least, will
be) a difference.
As some of you know, I am going through a rough time right now (who isn't?).
Part of my trauma is that I'm having a serious identity crisis. Andrew has
handed in his resignation, effective as soon as a successor can be found.
This is not easy for me, and I'm pretty certain that "Andrew" is out. Gone.
Done for. Finished. That is why I'd like to be called "Rhu." Partly as a
reminder to myself that I don't have to worry about "Andrew" anymore, and
partly to enable me to start fresh with everyone.
One request that I have that is more important than that you call me "Rhu"
and not "Andrew." As I said, there will probably be a lot of major changes
coming up in me in the next few months. Some will be good, others may be
gross mistakes. I'd appreciate it very much if you would tell me if a
change is good or bad, in your opinion. Let me know if I'm being obnoxious,
or if you think I've loosened up for the better. And please don't hold it
against me if I accidentally rub you the wrong way for a while; just tell
me what I'm doing wrong and forgive me (at least the first few times).
On the flip side of that, if you think there's a change that I *could* make,
please tell me that, too. It's major character revision time, and any and
all input is appreciated.
If you feel funny with "Rhu," try "'Rew" instead.
Thank you for your support, as they say.
--- Rhu Greene
