Friday, July 31, 1998
thanks for your note
Donita, your column today literally had the " raw " material for
a classic horror story -with a moral message. Ever read Hawthorne's
" The Minister's Black Veil " ?
I have reflected now and then on a particular woman's beautiful
eyes. But could you say that she has beautiful EYEBALLS ?
I'll have to settle for the superficial ! Thanks for a thoughtful
column.
From: donita_naylor@ProJo.COM ("DNAYLOR.PJB.PROJO.COM")
To: ar803@osfn.rhilinet.gov
Subject: thanks for your note
Date: Fri, 31 Jul
Dear Mr. Ruggeiri,
So nice of you to write. Gosh, I wish I could have quoted you about
the eyeballs. That's a much better example than mine.
I've thought a lot about the guy with no face. My first idea was for a
short story about him going to Hollywood to act in horror films. After hours
in makeup, he would get a regular face for some of his scenes. And he would
really love to feel normal for those days, and nice, regular things would
happen to him. Then his horror scenes would be shot with his real face, and
around the set people would recoil, or do a double-take and ask who did his
makeup.
Is there such a thing as techno-gothic?
Anyway, it sure was generous of you to suggest the horror angle. I
wish I had the imagination. If only I could visit mr. cheekless and see what
his state of mind is. Whatever I could dream up would be so standard, but real
people have surprising states of mind sometimes.
If he recognizes himself and says something, I'll let you know.
Thanks again for writing. I hope the Beautiful Eyes look at you
sometimes.
Wednesday, July 29, 1998
" Dangerously Insane " - a must read
The Providence Journal editorial today ( July 29 ) - " Dangerously
Insane ", a reflection on Russel Weston and our mental health system,
merits the attention of our national leaders and of the entire nation.
Among its excellent points : Americans should support reopening
some mental hospitals and " considering whether some states' laws
should be changed to make it easier to commit individuals . "
I live with my mentally ill brother who is lithium
dependent. It has been obvious to me for a year that his
" treatment " is nothing less than criminally negligent. His
so-called psychiatrist -connected to Butler Hospital in Providence-
is a world class incompetent.
The Providence Journal says that we should support providing
adequate medical care for the " mentally ill who are either
uninsured or who cannot obtain proper care through their managed-
care provider. "
My brother's jackass shrink actually tormented him about
his lack of medical insurance. He now - precisely because of
his mental breakdown- can only work part time as an electronic
technician for the Warwick Police Dept. After 15 years of
devoted service, they dropped his Blue Cross !
Naturally when you lose your mind, you -sooner or later-
lose your job along with its benefits.
In general we have guaranteed health coverage in this
country as long as we don't need it. The health system is
inhumane and ridiculous.
After the shootings in the very halls of Congress, you would
think that our mental health system would be front page news.
1
Headline today : " Lewinsky granted immunity for testimony ".
Insane ", a reflection on Russel Weston and our mental health system,
merits the attention of our national leaders and of the entire nation.
Among its excellent points : Americans should support reopening
some mental hospitals and " considering whether some states' laws
should be changed to make it easier to commit individuals . "
I live with my mentally ill brother who is lithium
dependent. It has been obvious to me for a year that his
" treatment " is nothing less than criminally negligent. His
so-called psychiatrist -connected to Butler Hospital in Providence-
is a world class incompetent.
The Providence Journal says that we should support providing
adequate medical care for the " mentally ill who are either
uninsured or who cannot obtain proper care through their managed-
care provider. "
My brother's jackass shrink actually tormented him about
his lack of medical insurance. He now - precisely because of
his mental breakdown- can only work part time as an electronic
technician for the Warwick Police Dept. After 15 years of
devoted service, they dropped his Blue Cross !
Naturally when you lose your mind, you -sooner or later-
lose your job along with its benefits.
In general we have guaranteed health coverage in this
country as long as we don't need it. The health system is
inhumane and ridiculous.
After the shootings in the very halls of Congress, you would
think that our mental health system would be front page news.
1
Headline today : " Lewinsky granted immunity for testimony ".
Martin J. Furman - Quack !
It was not necessary for me to mention the name of my brother
Ray's psychiatrist in my earlier letter on the Providence Journal
editorial today ( July 29 ) - " Dangerous Insanity ".
Having observed Ray's " treatment " for over a year now, I have
concluded that it is nothing less than criminally negligent. For the
record the name of his psychiatrist is Martin J. Furman on the staff
of Butler Hospital in Providence ( phone -455-6200 ).
Furman never really " sees" Ray at all. He just " monitors " his
lithium medication. He does not even care to notice ray's PHYSICAL
deterioration. He has not once referred him for a general health
examination. That is none of his business, is it ? He offers no hope
or guidance to Ray's family. He just reminds Ray to pay cash for his
monthly visits. He tells Ray he is in big trouble if he has another
crack up. No more insurance coverage for Butler.
Dr. Furman told Ray just how horrible are the state institutions.
Ray is not sane enough to drown himself, I guess !
Ray's psychiatrist in my earlier letter on the Providence Journal
editorial today ( July 29 ) - " Dangerous Insanity ".
Having observed Ray's " treatment " for over a year now, I have
concluded that it is nothing less than criminally negligent. For the
record the name of his psychiatrist is Martin J. Furman on the staff
of Butler Hospital in Providence ( phone -455-6200 ).
Furman never really " sees" Ray at all. He just " monitors " his
lithium medication. He does not even care to notice ray's PHYSICAL
deterioration. He has not once referred him for a general health
examination. That is none of his business, is it ? He offers no hope
or guidance to Ray's family. He just reminds Ray to pay cash for his
monthly visits. He tells Ray he is in big trouble if he has another
crack up. No more insurance coverage for Butler.
Dr. Furman told Ray just how horrible are the state institutions.
Ray is not sane enough to drown himself, I guess !
Tuesday, July 28, 1998
susan@drowsydoll.com -a surprise!
A woman friend of mine, Susan, e- mailed me yesterday informing me about her new web site : susan@drowsydoll.com . Susan is a refined and educated person married to Mark, who still publishes the works of H.P Lovecraft ( Arkam House, I recall ).
She left me guessing what this was all about. But I read : "Everyone love Drowsy ! " . I had second thoughts about checking Drowsy out in a public library. I sent her an e-message : " tell me more ! "
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This morning I met Drowsy: " Drowsy is perhaps the most beloved doll made in the 1960s. Made by Mattel Inc; she is a doll who looks like a baby ,yet talks like a toddler.
... " And yet to many of us Drowsy is much more than just another doll--she is the first 'baby ' we ever tried to ' mother' - and for that reason she will always be cherished ".
" My first Drowsy came from Santa on Christmas of 1967.
She was beautiful ... "
Susan already has many fans visiting her Drowsy web site.
One woman writes : " I love your website, and was impressed with the quality of the drowsy recordings. It was as if I was pulling the strings myself! "
Susan says that she is " aghast at the amount of money people were willing to pay for a Drowsy . " I myself have nostalgic memories of a " Mugs Monkey " doll and a " Howdy Doody " doll. My mother told me that I was ready to mug for mugs. But I remember that Howdy was my " first love ". I have straightened out of course !
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Wow, Ron, must be a slow news day if you're writing about Drowsy! :)
Not that she isn't worthy of a letter to the editor!
Two minor corrections--"Mark" is actually "Marc" and he runs Necronomicon
Press--Arkham House is an "enemy" publishing house :)
As for me being "refined and educated", that is debatable :)
Your letter is great, otherwise. Any publicity is good. My site is
listed on some search engines now such as Yahoo and HotBot so that is
where the majority of v<italic>isitors come from. We are planning on
putting up 2 more sets of Drowsy paper dolls which I purchased and more
pics. of different Drowsys. Thanks for thinking Drowsy worthy of a
letter, Ronnie.
Having a good day here so far. Am listening to that flake, Myrna Lamb,
in the background today while doing work. She is trying to discuss the
Clinton/Lewinsky/Starr case intelligently--I think she'd be doing better
if she just did their horoscopes :)
Hope you are having a good day. Thanks again.
Love,
Susan
She left me guessing what this was all about. But I read : "Everyone love Drowsy ! " . I had second thoughts about checking Drowsy out in a public library. I sent her an e-message : " tell me more ! "
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
This morning I met Drowsy: " Drowsy is perhaps the most beloved doll made in the 1960s. Made by Mattel Inc; she is a doll who looks like a baby ,yet talks like a toddler.
... " And yet to many of us Drowsy is much more than just another doll--she is the first 'baby ' we ever tried to ' mother' - and for that reason she will always be cherished ".
" My first Drowsy came from Santa on Christmas of 1967.
She was beautiful ... "
Susan already has many fans visiting her Drowsy web site.
One woman writes : " I love your website, and was impressed with the quality of the drowsy recordings. It was as if I was pulling the strings myself! "
Susan says that she is " aghast at the amount of money people were willing to pay for a Drowsy . " I myself have nostalgic memories of a " Mugs Monkey " doll and a " Howdy Doody " doll. My mother told me that I was ready to mug for mugs. But I remember that Howdy was my " first love ". I have straightened out of course !
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Wow, Ron, must be a slow news day if you're writing about Drowsy! :)
Not that she isn't worthy of a letter to the editor!
Two minor corrections--"Mark" is actually "Marc" and he runs Necronomicon
Press--Arkham House is an "enemy" publishing house :)
As for me being "refined and educated", that is debatable :)
Your letter is great, otherwise. Any publicity is good. My site is
listed on some search engines now such as Yahoo and HotBot so that is
where the majority of v<italic>isitors come from. We are planning on
putting up 2 more sets of Drowsy paper dolls which I purchased and more
pics. of different Drowsys. Thanks for thinking Drowsy worthy of a
letter, Ronnie.
Having a good day here so far. Am listening to that flake, Myrna Lamb,
in the background today while doing work. She is trying to discuss the
Clinton/Lewinsky/Starr case intelligently--I think she'd be doing better
if she just did their horoscopes :)
Hope you are having a good day. Thanks again.
Love,
Susan
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