Comments on: TeleRead’s Chris Meadows seriously injured in electric bike accident

By: Jon Sleeper

Jon Sleeper — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:17:57 +0000

“ALL THINGS THAT ARE, ARE OURS. BUT WE MUST CARE. FOR IF WE DO NOT CARE, WE DO NOT EXIST. IF WE DO NOT EXIST, THEN THERE IS NOTHING BUT BLIND OBLIVION. AND EVEN OBLIVION MUST END SOMEDAY. LORD, WILL YOU GRANT ME JUST A LITTLE TIME? FOR THE PROPER BALANCE OF THINGS. TO RETURN WHAT WAS GIVEN. FOR THE SAKE OF PRISONERS AND THE FLIGHT OF BIRDS.

Death took a step backwards.

It was impossible to read expression in Azrael’s features.

Death glanced sideways at the servants.

LORD, WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR, IF NOT FOR THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN?”

― Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man

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By: Anti-trust action plan | Making Book

Anti-trust action plan | Making Book — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:09:38 +0000

[…] the Report by Chris Meadows, who, we are sorry to note, last week suffered an extremely serious bike accident in Indianapolis. He was riding an electric bike when he was hit by an SUV which fled the scene. […]

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By: David Rothman

David Rothman — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:15:47 +0000

From Judy Meadows, Chris’s mother, when asked this morning about a GoFundMe page: “He should have good insurance since he works for Anthem. I will see what Alex thinks. We are praying that the results from the 24hour EEG that will come in today will be good. Right now, I am going to take a walk with my dog in the woods. I was feeling very low yesterday. I am so thankful that he is breathing on his own! Now we pray that the EEG will give us more hope and that he will WAKE UP! All the love and support from his friends and ours is comforting. I have to keep my hands and head busy. I may feel up to a horseback ride soon. Right now I am sticking close to technology. Audible books and praying for my head, housework for my hands.”

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By: Morning Coffee - 12 October 2020 | The Digital Reader

Morning Coffee - 12 October 2020 | The Digital Reader — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:41:55 +0000

[…] blogger Chris Meadows is in critical condition following a hit and […]

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By: David Rothman

David Rothman — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:03:43 +0000

In reply to Stephen J Hutchison.

Thanks, Stephen. I have asked Chris’s family what their wishes would be in regard to a fund. Once a decision is made to go ahead, I’m confident they’ll appreciate all the publicity they can get. I can’t read the Meadows’ minds, but for now, they may simply want to focus on medical matters.

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By: Stephen J Hutchison

Stephen J Hutchison — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:54:21 +0000

If the family has set up a GoFundMe to help with medical expenses, we could spread the news. I have people asking if there is one.

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By: David Rothman

David Rothman — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:04:45 +0000

Continued thanks to everyone!

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By: Robert Nagle

Robert Nagle — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:46:25 +0000

How sad — hope he can bounce back. Chris Meadows has been an indispensable fixture in the ebook/sci fi world.

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By: Lawrence Brown

Lawrence Brown — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 17:21:28 +0000

I have great respect for this man, going way back to the shared silly world of Superguy. It’s always a pleasant surprise to see his name on articles. I’m praying for his recovery.

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By: Stephen J Hutchison

Stephen J Hutchison — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 20:22:51 +0000

I was just trying to contact him the other day to pester him about a story thing … I’ll wait for when he’s awake, or when we meet again. Meanwhile, praying for his recovery and for his family.

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By: Martha

Martha — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 19:48:14 +0000

In reply to David Rothman.

He is awesome. He would tell me about his writing adventures. He would sometimes bring me a delicious treat from a bakery. He sat next to me. I enjoyed hearing him on the phones. He was always compassionate and caring. I am praying for him. He makes the world a better place just by being himself.

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By: Jaymie Wagner

Jaymie Wagner — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:19:57 +0000

I’m another writer who loved and was inspired by Chris’ work, and every time we spoke he’s been a warm, friendly, and easy to talk with person.

I’m not religious, really, but I am hoping that some way, some how, I get to talk to him again soon.

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By: Jon Sleeper

Jon Sleeper — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:16:20 +0000

“No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence.”

― Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man

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By: Jon Sleeper

Jon Sleeper — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 06:55:21 +0000

I have no words.

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