Ativan is and will always be a teacher. Their wisdom is preserved on the forums, and in the hearts of those who love and admire them. Susan's is a station on the path through life. Most come, have coffee and take a new train. Some stay for a while, some rent apartments above the cafe. The station is open to all, and they may one day return.
Till then Shan, Satin Joy, and others have telegraph keys to stay in touch with what ever country Ativan's train passes through, so their wisdom is not really lost. I for one have enough reading, learning, and growing available from the cannon they left here to keep me for amused, puzzled, and thoughtful for a very long time.
For these things and for the people who are so gracious as to pay the rent, I give some thanks.
Julie