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(pause) There's something wrong here. We're all having dreams about Richard dying or at least looking sad.

To be honest, I never have (I know you probably don't want to hear that right now heh). I did have one where he was helping me with something, probably because that's how I've seen him, as an inspiration.

Ohhh yeah, Skye could be our resident Dream Analyst!

If Skye doesn't mind me putting my own two cents in first! It's actually not unusual for fans of someone to occasionally think morbid or sad thoughts. It's all part of the drama and romance. Sort of like how TV teen idols are always getting hurt, it brings out the motherly instincts. While death is sad, there's also a lot of emotion and feelings that we enjoy.

 

[Skye]

Yeah, it's weird because of the few Richard dreams I've had, none of them have been sad either, really. Kinda interesting (yup, there's that word again, hehe!) how some of us do have those sad dreams and some others don't.

Lol! The resident Dream Analyst... hehe, that makes me feel kinda special.

No, I don't mind at all! I love hearing others' opinions and ideas, too, and yours is something I hadn't thought about before. That is an interesting thing to consider, though. And could kinda go with my thought of the natural sadness that goes with his passing as well, I suppose... a combined possible reason, perhaps. And dreams are always such a personal thing, so it can be hard to speculate exactly what they're about or what inspires them sometimes... they sure can be complex little things!

 

[Fragglemuppet]

Alright Miss Dream Anylist. Tell me this. Who the heck is Travis? I mean, we know who Amanda is, but Travis?

Oh no, this was deffinately a textbook in the dream, giving the impression that Travis was a student, but when I saw him in the first scene, he seemed like an adult, so I figured maybe a teenager.
It's also interisting how in dreams sometimes, the contious and uncontious interact in strange ways, or something like that. For example as I said, the fact that in the dream I was thinking of how odd it was that Richard hadn't been around in a while, which of course in real life was because he was dead.

You know, it's strange. While I do love to hear of all the fun people have in their dreams sometimes, *cough* Sarah *cough*, I think it's somehow more interisting to hear about sad dreams. Even if it's a bit depressing sometimes, it does give food for thought. What do you think? I also think that sickness, death, or iminent SP? death in dreams is interisting. Everything about dreams is just so fascinating to me!

 

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No, I don't mind at all! I love hearing others' opinions and ideas, too, and yours is something I hadn't thought about before. That is an interesting thing to consider, though. And could kinda go with my thought of the natural sadness that goes with his passing as well, I suppose... a combined possible reason, perhaps. And dreams are always such a personal thing, so it can be hard to speculate exactly what they're about sometimes... they sure can be complex little things!

Yeah the two could definitely go together. There is a natural sadness, and AIDS is always associated with social drama, and people going through pain and dying way too young. It's not that we enjoy hearing about it, but as humans we are drawn to tragedy and drama, the story of an inspirational person who left too soon, etc. And you're right, dreams are very complex, they often don't mean anything to our conscious mind.

 

[Skye]

Alright Miss Dream Anylist. Tell me this. Who the heck is Travis? I mean, we know who Amanda is, but Travis?

It's also interisting how in dreams sometimes, the contious and uncontious interact in strange ways, or something like that. For example as I said, the fact that in the dream I was thinking of how odd it was that Richard hadn't been around in a while, which of course in real life was because he was dead.

You know, it's strange. While I do love to hear of all the fun people have in their dreams sometimes, *cough* Sara *cough*, I think it's somehow more interisting to hear about sad dreams. Even if it's a bit depressing sometimes, it does give food for thought. What do you think? I also think that sickness, death, or iminent SP? death in dreams is interisting. Everything about dreams is just so fascinating to me!

Lol, Kate! Hmm, I don't know who Travis is. That's a good question! Could be as simple as someone who you wanted to represent Richard as well. But maybe it's just one of those dream characters, hehe.

You know, that really is interesting, and I like how you said that... how the conscious and unconscious interact sometimes. It's like how some people can know they're dreaming in the middle of one, or how when your alarm clock goes off, you can incorporate it into your dream... I love how that happens! Very odd, indeed, but very cool!

No, I do know what you mean about that. It can be a little depressing, but the sad ones can be more interesting and seem to give people more to think about. More to consider, more to discuss... as we're illustrating right now, hehe!

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

(singing) "Carry on...carry on...never mind feeling sorry for yourself...it doesn't save you from your troubled mind..." Thank you, Mr. Taylor.

Yeah, it's probably something to do with Richard dying at a fairly young age, and from the mother of all killer diseases. And I think that's part of the motive for making an AIDS quilt panel, either for him or for someone else. It's not just making a memorial to the person, but the idea of making someone a blanket...it's got connotations of making someone, even the spirit of a dead person, feel warm and comfortable, I suppose.

But I think we need to remember that even though Richard died from a really bad disease, he was blessed with a supportive family and a whole slew of friends who stood by him to the very end. And it seems for the most part, he was really brave about it.

 

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And I think that's part of the motive for making an AIDS quilt panel, either for him or for someone else. It's not just making a memorial to the person, but the idea of making someone a blanket...it's got connotations of making someone, even the spirit of a dead person, feel warm and comfortable, I suppose.

Yes actually, I've always thought that was the reasoning behind the quilts too. (Btw, I did end up ordering that Muppets Quilting book, but it won't come till the end of the month, and possibly past my birthday! Oh well, eagerly anticipating!)

And yes, it is important to remember the good side of things. Death is a part of life, what matters is how we face it.

Oh wow, coincidentally, I just learned that a friend of mine might be very sick. Wow, I don't know what to say.

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

I know; that's why funerals and memorials are more often called "Celebrations of Life." The deceased isn't gone; he or she is just in a different place.

And while we're on the subject of death and dying...for one of my classes, I eventually have to write a story on the theme of dying, and I'm considering a story about an actor/director who learns he has an incurable disease, but finds the time to put on a final one-man show to amuse and console his colleagues...based on you-know-who. What do you think?

Wow, there's six other people viewing this thread apart from the four of us. They're all thinking, "Okay, what are those RHLC nutcases going on about this time?"

 

[Skye]

And while we're on the subject of death and dying...for one of my classes, I eventually have to write a story on the theme of dying, and I'm considering a story about an actor/director who learns he has an incurable disease, but finds the time to put on a final one-man show to amuse and console his colleagues...based on you-know-who. What do you think?

Wow, there's six other people viewing this thread apart from the four of us. They're all thinking, "Okay, what are those RHLC nutcases going on about this time?"

That is a great idea, Erin! I love that. And I know you'll do great on it!

Hehe, hey, we're entertaining! I love it when I see guests in here... it's fun. Bet they love us in here!

 

[Fragglemuppet]

Oh no, I'm I'm sure Travis was as you said, either Richard, or else just an interesting character; I meant where in the world did the name come from!
You know, dreams also can present you with a bit of a story that's fun and interesting to think about when you're awake. Now for example, I'm thinking what Travis might have been like if he were real and alive. What I know about him: he's a teenage muppet human preformed by Richard.
I like the color blue, but brown seems to suit him. That could just have been the mood of the dream though. I'd think that being preformed by Richard, he'd be a fun, active type of guy, who is always up for a game. Possibly hung around Hooper's a lot also with Ernie and Bert. Imagining what types of sketches he might be in, you know. Things like that.

Wow, we're really movin' right along tonight!

Erin, your idea sounds nice! I don't want to say fun or anything because..well..it's about death! Good luck on it thou; you should be great at it!

Yeah, guests are nice, but you know what I really like? When we see a bunch of guests, and then a bunch of new members shortlyy after that! It means more people are hopefully getting to know us better!