https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 08:50:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-893389 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:12:01 +0000 RunnerChick 893389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Mary -&nbsp;<br /><br />I have been scarce on the forum myself the last several weeks for a variety of &nbsp;work-related reasons, and I'm just seeing this. I'm so terribly sorry. &nbsp;I wish I had the right words - wisdom to deliver with kindness and generosity, as Suz says - but in their absence, I am sending a gigantic hug your way. Please know that I am thinking of you, and sending you a ton of good thoughts, x. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-886845 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:47:27 +0000 nancylee 886845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, I'm late to chime in but I am sending you positive vibes and love. &nbsp;It sounds like this is for the best, but the stress and uncertainty about the future&nbsp;is unsettling I'm sure.<br /><br />All will be well in time. &nbsp;And your chipper attitude will help carry you through in the meantime. &nbsp;BIG HUG to you! &nbsp;XOXO https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-886164 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:07:25 +0000 DonnaF 886164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had wondered what happened to you and tend to forget the Off Topic section.&nbsp; As in remembering every couple of weeks and not noticing where it was when the new site went up.&nbsp; My jaw dropped as I read your post.&nbsp; I'm so sorry, but since your advice has always been so wise and insightful, I have no doubt that this change is ultimately for the better, albeit painful now.&nbsp; Many hugs.&nbsp; Maybe we can have a meet-up in SF? <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885685 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:16:46 +0000 Mochi 885685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Absolutely, Jeannie!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885506 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:19:14 +0000 Angie 885506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ :)<br /><br />FEEL BETTER SOON. We adore you, Mary.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885362 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:46:52 +0000 lyn67 885362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG, I never read "Off topics" before, in fact-after almost 5 years on th eYLF I've only discovered them, right &nbsp;now(Isabel, Rute, and now about You). Shame, I know!!! :-(, and I was really wonderring what's wrong with MaryK,-as not really much outfits posted, and not all that colourfull ones, to:-(.&nbsp;<br />Now, all I &nbsp;&nbsp;want to&nbsp; say, it takes a lot of courage to do what you (and one of my closest friend) are doing right now-- so&nbsp;yess, &nbsp;I'm that deeply &nbsp;touched and sensitive to&nbsp;what's going on with you, too! Hugs! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885259 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:54:21 +0000 Jjsloane 885259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also late to the party here, but wishing you lots of Fabiness to come. Big hugs from the opposite coast. We'll toast to you in NYC YLF get together tomorrow.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885204 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:01:47 +0000 Suz 885204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YAY for the Fairy Fabmothers!!!! They are without compare.&nbsp;<br /><br />BIg hugs, Mary! And enjoy!!!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885203 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:59:46 +0000 jenanded 885203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hugs Mary: you know I was just thinking about the most amazing woman I met today and our meeting started with her telling me the story of her wonderful journey of life since shestarted being single in her 40s. truly a great person and then I spied your message... I hope that is some small story of hope and good wishes as you start recovering and rebuilding. you are so full of energy I am sure it will bring good things to you as well. loves jenxx https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885192 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:28:01 +0000 CocoLion 885192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Fabby Godmothers work in mysterious ways! &nbsp;Hope you feel better soon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Make sure you let me know when you're coming to SF *maybe* I can get away! &nbsp;(Or if it's April 24-28 I'll already be there.) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885073 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:01:08 +0000 Mo 885073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Geez, I need to check in more often, too. &nbsp;Hope you are doing best as can be &nbsp;expected under the circumstances. &nbsp;Big fat hugs to you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885070 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:58:00 +0000 Sheila 885070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh my, I am the last person to read this...Mary you are a woman of great character and style. I am praying that the people you are meeting at your new church will step up and surround you with their support and Christian love. You are indeed a dear. Big hugs from Seattle. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885064 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:43:52 +0000 Nadya 885064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ MaryK,&nbsp;<br />I just&nbsp;saw this thread and wanted to add my hugs and send you many positive thoughts - only a few of which are shoe-shaped. &nbsp;<br /><br />Nadya https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-885009 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:40:36 +0000 MsMary 885009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have been sick with a horrible stomach bug since yesterday, and generally in pretty low spirits.&nbsp; And now... THIS!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!<br /><br />YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE!!<br /><br />BUT OMG I'M SO THRILLED YOU THOUGHT OF ME!!!<br /><br />I will drink a toast to you all in my new Woman Cave 2.0, and your way-too-generous gift will be used for that one thing which I don't know what it is yet, but will make WoCa2.0 complete!<br /><br />*puddles and puddles of happy tears*<br /><br />You all are THE BEST!!!!!!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-884874 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:06:18 +0000 MaryK's Fabby Godmothers 884874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Put us together and what have you got?&nbsp;Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!<br /><span><br />Mary, when we heard about your move, we called an Emergency Godmother Summit. You are always there to nurture and give sage advice on the forum, and your good-karma-o-meter is off the charts. We really want you to have a drink - and a&nbsp;little something to put toward Woman Cave 2.0&nbsp;- on us.&nbsp;<br /><br />Much love and many hugs,&nbsp;<br /><br />The YLF Fairy Godmothers &lt;3<br /><br /></span> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-884658 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:32:18 +0000 MsMary 884658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL, thanks, Sylvie!&nbsp; I may have a work trip to San Francisco in the not-too-distant future and if it happens I will definitely let you know!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-884624 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:59:59 +0000 Sylvie 884624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, I am thinking of you.&nbsp; You are such a vibrant, fun, warm person and I know you will come out on the other side of this better than ever.&nbsp; Your friends, your "staff" and your fashion friends are all going to take care of you.<br /><br />I had such a blast spending time with you during the SoCal YLF meetup.&nbsp; SF is a *really* short hop away if you feel like getting out of town for a weekend and we could plan a meetup around you. :)<br /><br />Also, in addition to packing things into very small spaces my other superpower is internet research skills. So if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-883808 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:36:40 +0000 Kalli 883808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I started to notice your disappearance but as all the ladies have said, our thoughts are with you. My words of wisdom as I work with 90% men, they have a harder time than we women do. Time to celebrate everything women are! We care more about each other, we handle difficult situations better and we don't mind leaning on/over sharing with each other. Seeing as I am quite single, I can tell you that friends are important component of my life and I never feel lacking, someday the right person will come along and this will all just be a distant memory. XOXOX<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/4#post-883737 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:57:06 +0000 Aida 883737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gosh I need to pop into the Off Topic forum more often, I missed this entirely!&nbsp;I'm saddened to hear of and that you are going through this Glad that you've got friends here but especially nearby that you can lean on as needed. Please feel free to PM me or call me anytime you need to!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-882288 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:43:17 +0000 ironkurtin 882288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All my empathy and some of my jealousy with you, MK.&nbsp; Sometimes I fantasize about my own apartment.&nbsp; You are brave and strong!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-882234 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:49:04 +0000 pil 882234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hugs to you MaryK. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-882069 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:53:27 +0000 CocoLion 882069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, I am proud of you as I feel you are doing the right thing even though this is so emotionally and financially painful. &nbsp;Sorry I haven't responded on your thread yet; the restaurant just re-opened and I am scarce on YLF. &nbsp;But you have been in my thoughts for the past few weeks!<br /><br />I only wish I lived closer, as our meets on the East Side are memories I treasure. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881952 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:20:57 +0000 celia 881952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, I am so sorry to hear about this and I wished I had wise words or the power to make you feel better.<br /><br />Hope your closer friends give you all the warmth they can to alleviate this situation that , although though about , must be very dificult to live with.<br />Big hugs.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881801 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:59:47 +0000 goldenpig 881801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, I'm so sorry that you are going though such a rough time right now. You are in my thoughts. If you ever want a sympathetic ear or shoulder to cry on please don't hesitate to call me. I hope each day is better than the one before and that everything will work out in the end. You are wise and brave and strong, and even when you're not feeling that way, we are here for you!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881783 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:46:58 +0000 Ariadne 881783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Mary, I'm so sorry. &nbsp;You'll be in my prayers. &nbsp;I wish I could do something more concrete too. *big hug* https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881776 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:30:31 +0000 MsMary 881776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You all have no idea what amazing rays of sunshine you are in my cloudy sky! &nbsp;It takes a village to get through something like this, and I couldn't ask for a kinder, more loving village! &nbsp;Even though most of us have never met in person, I count you all among my dear friends and I am humbled by your love and caring! &nbsp;You are helping me more than you know!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881700 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:32:45 +0000 kellygirl 881700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh dear, I'm so sorry , Maryk. &nbsp;I don't know what else to say except that I will be thinking about you. You are an amazing and kind person and I know that you will pull through this and land on your feet! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881626 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:07:46 +0000 MNsara 881626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ MaryK, I'm so sorry! You are such a positive, strong, awesome woman I wish the best possible outcome for you. I hope your IRL friends are supporting you along this path, and know that everyone here loves and supports you in whatever way we can. You are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers right now https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881586 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:09:37 +0000 cciele 881586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Big big hugs Mary. I hope things work out for you. I'm still going through my divorce, and it can be tough. Glad you are surrounded by the support of friends! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-reason-ive-been-scarce-around-here-lately/page/3#post-881569 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:30:31 +0000 JulieJohn 881569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary, my heart goes out to you. I'll be thinking of you fondly, and wishing it all works out for the best for all concerned.<br />