From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Eric ~ 'Wind Down' is well written and aptly titled. It does indeed pass along the emotion of a mind winding down. What really caught my eye though; I too had a Mrs. Duckworth for 9th grade typing and Homeroom. You caused me tp flashback to those days. If the name John Battle means anything to you, we need to talk. If not I guess its one of those strange little coincidences. lol<BR>
terry
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From: Chris<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Misti sends her best to everyone at the Blender. She's currently following job leads in Houston and hopes to be back online soon. At least I hope! I just got off the phone with her. She was taking a bubblebath. GOD I love that girl.<BR>
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Some GREAT submissions lately, too. Hot stuff! Nikki's 'Make Love No More' and Terry's 'Waking Dreams'...wOw. Later, y'all.
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Ok, so maybe it's in poor taste to comment on your own work, but I feel the need to clarify 'Medusa'.  It actually makes me sad, the whole story of Medusa...because while she was depicted as evil (duh, she killed men for a living) I think it must have been a very lonely existence.  Perhaps she was only looking for love, something we all look for, but each man who tried, alas....stone, baby!<BR>
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So, that is my spin on an otherwise unsettling story...<BR>
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I really need sleep....insomnia back?  sheesh...hope not!<BR>
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night lovebugs...
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From: Nikki<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Michael--I wanted you to know that Ijust finished reading 'Hell to live without'.  youand Evangeline did an excellent job on it.  I teared up.  Thanks for posting it.
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Date: 24 June 2000<P>

nikki<BR>
<BR>
 thank you so much for the comments...i've just had an emotion filled couple of weeks...so, i don't know when this will happen again, but i will try my best to keep it up<BR>
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terry<BR>
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 well, that name doesn't mean much to me, but it is a nice name, though...JOHN BATTLE...sounds ready for anything....anyway, it was probably just one of those coincidences...but thanks anyway for the kind words, everyone in here is so friendly, i love this place<BR>
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later everyone<BR>
write on
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From: Eric, [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

GUPPY!!!<BR>
         bugs in cursive! THAT WAS AWESOME! i love short ones that make sense...not Jim Morrison, one word short...but...one liners that sum it all up...that was cool<BR>
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nicely put...also, if you think about it...being able to show love through a bug...is, well...that just takes talent to be able to express love using a bug, very nice
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Nik,<BR>
  Leave it to you to defend Medusa. LOL  What about all the sailors left in her wake like human tombstones?  My pity is with them.  But an interesting twist on the story none the less.  
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From: Riggs<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Eric <BR>
liked aftermath <BR>
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.........thats it
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From: Ashley Skye<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Chris,<BR>
   i'm sure somewhere along the line it's been discussed and I just missed it, but reading your last submission, the letter from misti, I would love to hear the story.  I'm under the impression that you met online, but that's all I think I know.  Do you ever see her?  how did you guys meet??<BR>
I would love to hear this amazing story.  thanks!!  And congratulations!!<BR>
 ....Ashley
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From: laurel<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

*~the guppy~* I love "bugs in cursive". It reminds me of spending beautiful summer nights with an old friend. You have a great talent. I don't know many people who can put that much emotion into one sentece.<BR>
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*~Chris~* "Again" was beautifully written. Keep up the awesome work.<BR>
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*~Micheal~* I enjoyed reading "My Invisible Friend." I know how that feels.<BR>
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*~Paul~* Yet again, I'm thoroughly impressed with your works. "Thank You" was amazing<BR>
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Stay strong; stay smiling,<BR>
laurel
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Paul--I usually pick the underdog to defend!  HA!  And Thank You was beautiful...<BR>
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Gala--With Both Hands...I think it will make a great song.  Are we feeling better FGM?<BR>
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Chris(mojave)--I like your newest submissions too.  Keep on loving, you two.<BR>
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I think I need to get out in the sunshine today. People around here don't understand when they ask me what I did with my weekend, and I say nothing.<BR>
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Oh well...<BR>
later lovebugs.....nikki
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

GALA~"With Both Hands From the Heart"...YEP :-\
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Gala- Glad to see you are back and still great as ever.  Loved "With Both Hands From the Heart"  Welcome back!<BR>
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Paul B.- Excuse the depression, It was a... "confusing" night.  Everything is back to, well, back to exactly the way it should be.  Thanks for the concern.<BR>
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-Jenna-
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From: Michael (cautious)<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Laurel & Jenna & chris+Misti & (seemly inseperable) ~ Thank you for your comments on invisible friend!<BR>
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Nikki ~ I'm happy you read it "Hell to live without"! I thought it was awesome but I know all the inside facts that the story is built from. I didn't know if it would be as effective to people that don't know us IRL. Thanks!<BR>
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Jenna ~ Thanks!<BR>
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Gala ~ pleased you're better! FGM, some wishes do come true. We wished you better! =)
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Misti ~ Stumbled across something that made me think of you. This link is the new video of Creed's 'Arms Wide Open'--very good visuals...<BR>
http://rsp.rsvp0.net/servlet/click?sJoDCTEPLlmLkgmLkkRFHhsDJhtE7EPHmJotHpgZVV<BR>
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t.
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Laural - Glad to see you are okay.  Summer love (Sigh)  Brought back memories of GREASE!  Great flick.<BR>
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Gala - I play drums.  If you can find a bass and guitar we can do that song babe!  What do you play Eric?<BR>

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From: pouting deevaa<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Gala... you wheren't ment to submit that til I'd done the drawing..... (mutter mutter, grumble) 
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From: Dee<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Maybe she's going to do her own art and copy your style...pay back  -  ha.
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Where's that buggy whip?<BR>
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Look here you, You stole my style----I had to make a grab back---and where pray is the painting to go with it---which you never even hinted you were working on, I might add?
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From: Chris<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Misti,<BR>
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Four months, baby! We're just gettin' started!<BR>

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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Woops - I meant that comment TO Dee, not FROM Dee....<BR>
That was me saying that Gala...don't want to start a feud.<BR>

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From: terry<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Gala~'With Both Hands...' would made a wonderful country song. You pegged the genre and the sentiment! And 'U-rotic' is just WOW all the way.  You are the master!<BR>
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Eric~'A Clockwork Me' may be your best work yet, and you are right about part 3. It is tighter and ends the piece on a perfect tone. Congrats.<BR>
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Michael~ I liked 'Please Excuse Me'. It was a fun read.<BR>
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And a note to Nikki: I think you are right about Medusa. She was cursed by a jealous Goddess,Athena because of her beauty. Her fate was beyond her control when all she wanted was the love of Poseidon. But she made the mistake of making love to him in a temple dedicated to Athena, thus the curse.
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

(frowning at Gala and Paul) I didn't steal it, I BORROWED it while you were away!!! <BR>
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and little Miss Gala, the painting happens to be half done on my easal.... if you have a complaint direct it at the ink pens gobbling up my spare time in the evenings.. or Terry, which ever one you think will listen.<BR>
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dee
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

I meant it in the kindest most sincerest way Dee!!<BR>
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Shesh...did you have lunch with Athena too? <BR>
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See Paul Run<BR>
See Paul Hide.
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Guppy~"bugs in cursive", was short and sweet :)<BR>
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Nikki~"Make love no more"...FRENZIED *wink*<BR>
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Paul B.~"Thank You", was sweetly sincere:)<BR>
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Laurel~"Summer Love", nice read :)<BR>
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Gala~"U-Rotic",...what can i say...'cept i'm damn jealous of your talent and soooo eager to read your words *SMILE*<BR>
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Michael~"Please Excuse Me",....errrr ummm....you're excused...hahaha...Very nice one Michael:)<BR>
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Eric~"Clockwork III"...WOW...i really liked this Eric...intriguing!<BR>
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Dee, thank you for your nice comments on "No Escape"<BR>
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nite nite all zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz<BR>

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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

Ok...so i lied..hehehe...just had to make one more comment.<BR>
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KtG~"Reflections on a summer evening", was beautifully written...swept me away..:)
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 24 June 2000<P>

nite
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