Ellie passed away peacefully in her sleep early this morning.
October 29, 2011
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Members of the Vampire Community;
Lenore (Mleep), or Ellie as her friends know her, has taken a turn for the worse. The cancer in her body has unfortunately spread and she's now been placed in hospice care. Her family is thankful for everyone's thoughts and prayers the past couple of years. They now welcome any energies you can send to help her let go of this mortal coil and pass easily. Ellie is part of The Lost Children Of The Oubliette and Voices of the Vampire Community and has been a long time member of the vampire community. Her contributions have been felt by many and her kind spirit has touched those she's come across. Despite being an intensely private individual who values close personal friendships, the community is losing a devoted and courageous member.
Ellie, we'll miss you!
October 28, 2011
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| Lenore |
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I am called Lenore, though I have been known by different names, at different times, in various venues, and with certain people. The most popular pseudonyms that you may know me by are Mleep, Amethyst, Sabine, and Mystery. I was most notably known (for years) as Mleep when I was an Administrator on The Vampire Don (TVD). I am no longer part of that group for personal reasons and for reasons of growth beyond what could be gleaned in that position. I have been as I am since birth with all the strangeness,
eccentricities, and chronic "symptoms"/ways, etc. Awareness and finding
a name for what I was and was experiencing came much later and much to
my relief. Any truth is better than uncertainty or fear of the unknown
or misunderstood. I lived independently for many years, thinking
I was "one of a kind". Finding other kindreds souls was a great turning
point and epiphany. After some time, I met some individuals who
inspired me to take a greater, more public role in the community. I
devoted myself to this group and was an administrator for our large
community website for several years. After the community broke
up, I planned to return to a private and independent existance.
However, again I was encouraged to take a larger part in the community,
this time as a leader. With a ragtag group of exiles I founded a new
on-line community. We are currently developing an eclectic house that
suits our shared goals, sense of honor, and dedication to education and
the development of leaders. Our web community and house is The Lost Children of the Oubliette. Regarding
myself, I have multiple degrees in the arts, communication, and
writing. I have held many jobs in various career paths. I prefer
diversity in employment and aquaintance. I am an artist, a writer, a
teacher, and a student (of many many things). Sadly, my many paths,
gifts, and skills do not extend far into technologic advancements. I am
a truly anachronistic enigma. And..... I like it that way.
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| View Of Vampi(y)rism:
Vampyrism is the essence of our being, our spiritual path, our power,
and our pain. Along with other aspects of our lives, it defines us (but
does not limit us). To be a vampyre is both a gift and a
responsibility. And it comes with a cost. The things that impede us,
should not hold us back. Above others, we determine our fates. Our
wills open many doors and opportunities. We evolve with each
incarnation, ultimately reaching our "perfection". That is our
paradise.
What I See The Community As:
Sadly, the community today is splintered by details, missing the big
picture. We argue over what divides us instead of what we share in
common. We can not put forth a unified front, therfore we must resign
ourselves to the shadows of general society. Where there is strength in
numbers, we fall short. We fight amongst ourselves instead.
What I'd Like The Community To Be:
We call ourselves a community but it seems we don't know the true
meaning of the term nor understand the power of what we could be. We
need only to look upon the example of other "successful" communities,
organizations, etc. We would have a unified voice, a large group to
have our individual backs, a place to find a home in every city, town,
and country. We could have great exchanges of knowledge, leadership,
ideas, plans, and resources. We need to get past wanting to be "the one
way", to share, to forget petty differences, to support and to respect
all variations of our greater community. Ego holds us back. We need to
stop fearing the idea of a governing body. Choosing chaos over order
has not served us well.
Views On Ethics - The Black Veil - Codes Of Conduct:
The Black Veil, to me, has always served as a great starting point,
especially for those without an existing personal ethical standard. I
believe that a moral center is essential for all beings. I don't
believe it can or should be mandated en masse. In our community, we
require certain special rules of behavior but interpreting those rules
should be left up to the individual and/or each house (within the
parameters of general law, reasonable ettiquette, and "good taste").
And then anything else you deem important for you to be known by.
My
personal standard, mirrored within my community/house is that of honor,
loyalty, truth, the pursuit of knowledge, and the development of
leaders. We are compassionate, strong, and do not suffer fools or cads
easily. Starting from within our community and moving beyond, we
seek to develop a place in the world and a method for us to thrive and
to soar. As well as a comfy, safe haven for us to land or fall.
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