It's the ones who resist that we most want to kiss/
Wouldn't you say? --George Michael, "Cowboys and Angels"
Blender of Love Digest August 1998


Happy Anniversary!

The Blender of Love Digest has been around for an entire year! It's been a blast, and hopefully will be for many year to come.

It gets a little bit quieter around here during the summer, but the "Heart on Sleeve Corner" section is as good as ever, and that's reflected in my "New Works" selections.

This month features a review of "There's Something About Mary" and a ramble that features the Head to Head Battle of the Clichés-- hope you enjoy and keep the Blender in your regular summer reading.

--Kirk, Blender-Keeper

New Works
you said it
Odd Nelsoson [evrclear13@hotmail.com]
A disjoint prose piece about the "cinder block on your chest" of love.
Rainy morning at a Starbucks with you
Chen Zhao [Silentgrin@hotmail.com]
Poetic slice of life-- excellent final stanza.
Untitled
Marla McGinley [Marla_McGinley@compuserve.com]
Written for her husband on the day after they first met, a distinctive retelling of love at first sight.
untitled
By j
Watching someone as they sleep is a classic scene, nicely handled here.
Frequently Asked Questions
By kate
Not a typical FAQ.
I NEED YOU
By Rennie Lorca
Another of Lorca's quick twist of words.
Close
Donovan [bigsword@iastate.edu]
Again, a piece that is strongest in its final stanzas.
The Pit
Shadygirl [ed4u@hotmail.com]
An interesting experimental metaphor in prose-- a little long for what it says, but worth the read.
Love Quote
By Edward Thomas, submitted y John
A moment's beautiful thought.
Melding
By l. leslie shields, submitted by desim@hotmail.com
Love as the storm, and the calm after.
Heart on Sleeve Corner
All the remaining heartsongs sent to the Blender last month.

Features
Ramble Regarding Romance
Of Sour Grapes and Greener Fields
Featured Artist Review
There's Something (gross, but fun) About Mary
Blender Board
Feedback and Comments sent in over the past month.

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