Hi crew. In just a few days my spirit has sunk about our new grant. I'm going to submit my 'resignation' as soon as I can. In line with thinking about the leanest way to write an Obit (so something is ritually done and past), I think just three sentences relating before (fore), now, and next.

Fore: I simply kept focus and did the work in a direct, businesslike way. I read the grant several times and answered the grant's questions.

Now: the key program lead is blaming, accusing, and denying any personal responsibility. She lectures me on "people not listening" and doesn't "hear" what's in the grant or what I say. She wants to speak with no interruptions, not even to help her understand (listening) to what I say. Though on every call to polish and complete the draft, she claims now her views where ignored (because I in particular don't 'listen.') End of April she was all praises; now all criticisms. There seems no give.

Next: completing this Obit settled my mind. Express my withdrawal to this person and my client. Mourn and grieve for what might have been. Cheer for the heartache I'm dodging.
Revu2