And like that... he is gone
So that's it. RIP Three Years of Hell, June 2, 2003 to August 25, 2006. After all these words, there are only a few things left to say.
Two sites, the Imbroglio and the Volokh Conspiracy, have given me a slightly premature sendoff, and their words are very kind. (The site has received its final Kerr Package.) In answer to Ambimb's question as to why the site is closing, the answer is simply that the project is done. I don't know what my next big task will be. I've got two articles in process (much more difficult now I don't have free Lexis access). There's a few chapters written of a novel, a thought made more exciting by three friends who have already written books. The more I look at law and technology, the more I think that an open-source, XML-based framework for writing judicial opinions would bring caselaw closer to the public (as well as weaken the WEXIS duopoly). Perhaps that's a project worth looking into. Whatever the case, I'm sure I'll have no problem coming up with other tasks to occupy my (soon to dwindle rapidly) free time. This story was always meant to have an ending, and after all these months, it is finally here.
Thank you to the professors and students at Columbia Law School who made this journey such a rich experience. The same goes to the bloggers across the 'sphere who've linked, commented and otherwise spread the word. (A special note should go to Martin, who started me on this path.) My family, although asked not to comment on the blog itself, never failed to give me encouragement (and fodder for quite a few posts) throughout my years here.
And finally, of course, thank you to all of you who've read this site over the last three years and a bit. Journeys are made better with travelling companions, and I couldn't have asked for a finer bunch.
Best regards,
A.R.
Mrs. Rhodes – certainly no need to remind me of who you are. I’m glad you found us and are following our adventures. We are having the time of our lives. Hope you are well!
- Ryan
Christopher Rhodes just told me about your travels and blog…it is wonderful what you are doing together right now. Truly an experience you will never forget and will always refer to and draw from your travels for a richer life. Keep up the wonderful postings and pictures….they are great. Hope to see you when you come to St. Louis.
Claudia Rhodes
Christopher’s Mom, Chaminade, class of ’99
@Abby – Great to hear from you! We thought of you and Harper on our trek in Nepal. An absolute highlight for us… So funny about Kathmandu. Yes, travel certainly is all about perspective. We realize the city is a far cry from first world but after the sights, sounds and smells of India we thought we were in heaven. We only wish we had more time in Nepal…Thanks for following our travels! Looking forward to comparing notes upon our return.
Laura this post cracked me up and really can define the phrase perspective is everything. See…when I was in Kathmandu…not having been to Bombay or dehli all I noticed were the cows, dirty river water and congestion. However you having been to the depths of India prior refer to it as “westernized”. I literally laughed out loud. Good stuff! You guys inspire me…one of these days I would love to do the same trip. Wish you the best.