Comments on: In Memory of Candace Bolter, aka Kale

By: Reuben Linden

Reuben Linden — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 09:56:43 +0000

This was really touching.

By: Peter Ludlow

Peter Ludlow — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 19:40:37 +0000

Many thanks to everyone for sharing their sympathies and memories of Kale in this thread. It’s odd, but I knew her a lot better online than in r/l — at school our relations were much more formal. The other thing is that in r/l she was always dealing with the effects of medication and would move and speak slowly, almost as if fast movements would make her ill. Online I got to see her brilliant energy and quick wit. Maybe as a consequence I didn’t feel closure until I read the comments here.

Special thanks go out to always_black, who reprinted obituary on his blog today so that it would get the click-throughs from the New York Times article on New Games Journalism. How cool is that.

Finally, if anyone knows how I can get in touch with Aunti Bunzie Sockets I would really like to notify her of Kale’s passing. Also, Stella, if you are still in touch with Pimcess Julie could you let her know?

By: RB

RB — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 10:26:04 +0000

Wow. That is really sad. checking SLH every 2-3 days and i see this? whoa. Condolences to you Uri, i know you were very close. So young, such a tragic loss.

She’ll live on in your blog and your memories tho.

- RB

By: Kiss

Kiss — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 10:52:45 +0000

Uri,
A very well written piece about the loss of a great person. When somebody writes mine I hope they speak from the heart as eloquently as you have Uri. Although I know you are not looking for kudos for your tribute to her, I’m sure she would be very proud of your words.

As an old fart, it kicks me in the ass to see the passing of an upbeat and intelligent young person. Although I’m sure she wouldn’t want us feeling sorry for her, I can’t help but to do so anyway. To be dealt a crappy hand and remain upbeat and helping others makes her a far better person than many of us could ever hope to be.

My sincere condolences to her family, friends, and the people who loved her.

Kiss

By: Prokofy Neva

Prokofy Neva — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:26:22 +0000

I remember Kale, she made a lasting contribution to the legal history of online games. She was often to be found in the Herald offices jamming and had a sweet disposition. I’m sorry that a person with such promise who made such contributions has passed on, and I’m glad TSO was able to take away some of the limitations of her life when it was marred by sickness.

By: Gina Fatale

Gina Fatale — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:11:46 +0000

Uri i’m so saddened to hear this, i did not know her personally but my thoughts are with you, she sounded like a wonderful person who touched many lives even thru online, my sincere condolences…

By: snoopy/Sami

snoopy/Sami — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:19:12 +0000

I’m, stricken with sorrow Uri.Kale was the sweetest person in TSO that I ever met ;we had many late night talks when she couldnt sleep.She always made little of her own problems with her health, and was attentive to the concerns of myself and the others in our house.My thought are with you….. ~snoops ~

By: Levi Anansi

Levi Anansi — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:47:01 +0000

Beautifully written Uri.

By: Freyja

Freyja — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:11:51 +0000

What a loss, sounded like she was a very stong willed woman. You have my condolences…

Frith.

By: Fallen Hasp

Fallen Hasp — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:29:39 +0000

Kale was a very sweet lady I remember coming to visit you both You told me how sick she was Both Julie and I thought that was so sad She was very kind and intelligent