[Harp-L] Public apology to Richard Hunter

Mike Wilbur mike@xxxxx
Sun Jun 18 19:16:15 EDT 2017


I'm Sure Richard appreciated that Michael....good on ya

Mike Wilbur

> On Jun 18, 2017, at 5:00 PM, The Iceman via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx> wrote:
> 
> good job. I've suffered the same illness over the years and wish I had the same class you exhibited here.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx>
> To: harp-l <harp-l at xxxxx>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 18, 2017 2:46 pm
> Subject: [Harp-L] Public apology to Richard Hunter
> 
> Dear Harp-l,
> It is me brought to my attention that I have been very insensitive to
> Richard Hunter.
> 
> Richard received a compliment from Peter Madcat Ruth. Richard thanked him
> with a statememt to the effect of " receiving praise from someone you
> respect is the greatest compliment to us all."
> 
> I was overcome with foot in mouth disease.
> 
> I read the words "us all" and thought " us all means Richard is including
> me. Is this true for me?  No it is not, because although I love praise from
> someone I respect, just the other day I performed for someone with down
> syndrome and his enjoyment was a greater compliment to me. "
> 
> i must post immediately!
> 
> And I posted.
> 
> I thought nothing more about it.
> 
> Recently someone brought it to my attention that my post could be read as a
> belittement to Richard Hunter, implying that he was shallow and did not
> understand the true meaning of life like me, the great and powerful Michael
> Rubin does.
> 
> Until this was brought to my attention, I did not have any awareness of
> this interpetation.
> 
> Now that I am aware, I am embarrassed and regretful.
> 
> Let it be clear:
> 
> I think Richard Hunter is a great perspn and I consider him my friend.
> 
> I think he is a great harp player and innovator and valuable member of our
> community.
> 
> I know what he means, it feels great to receive a compliment from someone
> you respect.
> 
> I hold Peter Madcat Ruth's opinion in high regard.
> 
> I am sorry for any pain I have caused Richard.
> 
> I am aware that this is not the first time I have had foot in mouth disease
> and if anyone has any unresolved issues with me I would appreciate a
> private conversation via phone or email to try and resolve it.
> Sincerely,
> Michael Rubin
> 



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