[Harp-L] Re: Chris Michalek RIP

[Michael Easton <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I ran into the same situation with Chris a few times when he used his  
alias
email addresses and identities.  I got into a heated argument with him  
off list before the Summit
but still wanted to attend.  He never ID'd who he was in the emails  
but I knew.

The person who had my blood boiling 2 hours before was as nice as a  
kid on Santa's lap when I called
to register for the Summit.  I think he enjoyed teasing people with  
his alter ego then sat back and watched the
fireworks. He even dropped a hint that it was him I was arguing with.  
I acted like I missed the hint.

I met him a few times at Buckeye. Like Mike said you had to forget  
past experiences with him and just
accept the moment you are in which was usually pleasant in person or  
on the phone.

I wonder how many harp l memberships will cease due to Chris and his  
secret identities no longer posting?

Seeing that it's Butterfield's birthday I recall Chris posting a  
question like, "What's the big deal with Butterfield" about 2 years ago.
I know it set a lot of us off, because like Howard Levy, Butterfield  
was the light for a generation of players.

So as written on one of Butter's liner notes Chris.  Play On!;)

mike

On Dec 17, 2010, at 1:26 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

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> From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Chris Michalek R.I.P
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> I am deeply affected by this loss.  Over the years Chris said some
> things I really didn't like and yet continually surprised me with
> offers of friendship.  Within the last year he had unsolicitedly sent
> me emails about things that seemed to be very personal to him.   When
> I dealt with Chris a part of me held some fear that he would say
> something else I didn't like so it was a practice of mine to be with
> Chris in the moment, who he was at that moment.  I am saddened by what
> I missed during the times I failed and biased his actions based on
> past experiences.  In any case, there was no one else in the world
> like Chris.  I believe him to have been a very important player both
> in music and our lives.  Condolences to his family and friends.
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com