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...but once was enough. Barely out of her teens, Geyl possessed ancient wisdom and youthful resilience. I'd read her blogs and gained a profound respect for her emphasis on trust. I met her at a CEO meeting only a few weeks ago. She was in a great deal of pain, but it found her undeterred. It's common to think of shareholders and CEO as a business-only relationship, but Geyl treated investors as family. She treated strangers as welcomed guests. Every person was worth knowing. Every conversation had value.

Geyl's legacy is cemented with this final work, the bridging of the dichotomy of virtual/real with a singular emphasis on the investments we make in all facets of our lives, irrespective of the mechanisms involved in perceiving and experiencing them. Virtual is no less real. Avatars are no less human. When we give of ourselves and risk knowing others, regardless of the platform, we engage in a very human activity that may enrich and full our lives.

Though I did not know you well, Geyl, I feel that I understand you. And for your contributions and strength, I am indebted and eternally grateful.