From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

OK -- I've posted the painting.... let the bumping begin.... do with it what you will! guppy, I hope you still write for it.... <BR>
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dee
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From: Elizabeth<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

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  Dear Deevaa,<BR>
  <BR>
     Again, your painting is beautiful! I was inspired to<BR>
  right "Forbidden". Please feel free to use anyway you<BR>
  wish. Hope to see more of your paitings! Stay well.
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From: dreamheather<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

I was born and raised in Fairfield County, Conn.<BR>
 After school, moved to Cape Cod, Mass., where my parents went so my father could devote all his time to painting seascapes, and lighthouses in oil.<BR>
So yes... I am a "northerner". Sorry... 
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

C L Hollinghead,we are neighbors...Jimmy Carter country here :) SW GA.
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

(dragging over a soap box)<BR>
<BR>
Ahem...<BR>
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       For those who may not know, Deevaa is about to open her very first US exhibit..now those of us who LOVE her work are major excited....but she's nervous as hell----which is perfectly silly, since the woman's talent is beyond awesome...<BR>
<BR>
       Look out Rochester-----She's coming!<BR>
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       And Dee.....the painting was magnificent.....
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From: dreanheather<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

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   BRAVO!!!.... Deevaa<BR>
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   Know the feeling. The first time I recited a peom of mine before 85 people. SCARED AS HELL!!!<BR>
   BUT YOU'LL DO IT!!!!<BR>
   Congrad's.......<BR>
            Heather
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From: Calypso<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

To Doesn't really matter does it<BR>
<BR>
Lover's moon, loved the tone and imagery in that poem...definitely got me going...
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

Deevaa- Where is the US exhibit to be and when?  <BR>
<BR>
MistiandChris *grin*- I just sent y'all an email with threats if you do not obey :)  <BR>
<BR>
Kev- I haven't mailed you in 100 years but I have a ?...where in New Mexico do you live?  How about I might be headed that way in November!!! My new beau graduated from NMSU and we are contemplating going for a visit.  I would love to include meeting you in the itinerary.<BR>
<BR>
Ash- Wrote you a mail.  Till Later...<BR>
<BR>
The projection on me getting a phone looks like OCTOBER now.  GEEZ!!!  I am frusturated and cranky without my Internet.  <BR>
<BR>
But I will check in as often as possible.  <BR>
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Later folks.<BR>
<BR>
Megs
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From: kevin urenda, [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

(weighing in on the "where are you from" question)<BR>
<BR>
I am a New Mexico 'native.'  I consider myself a *South*westerner (Texas tends to be a little like Jupiter - quite the gravitational pull, besides, my Dad is from Oklahoma and I have a lot of family there).  Almost like Arizona (and my neighbor Terry over there in Tucson), New Mexico has more variations in geography and climate than almost anywhere else.  And the autumns are unbelievable...<BR>
<BR>
Monsieur Hank?  Whereabouts is your spread?  I just drove past more than a few cattle ranches this weekend during a jaunt to and from West Texas (Lubbock)...<BR>
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Thank you for the compliments, slug...<BR>
<BR>
And as for you, gracious Gala...  after reading what you have been writing the last few days, I'd say you more than match any skills I have...  <BR>
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Dee-<BR>
Thank you for what you made mention of on "Math."  The way you suggested ending the poem DOES work, but the placement of that one single word changes the entire tone of what I was trying to say.  (**listen up, people, DEEVAA made the kind of poetic commentary everyone should look to**  If you liked something, say what and why...  If you thought of a twist, twist away!  Be thoughtful, be daring, AND still be positive...**)<BR>
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I am a little behind in my own reading, but I must mention Terry's ("Snow..." in particular) and Guppy's ("Being the Guppy...") work as being very evocative of a sense of longing...  <BR>
<BR>
Dee-<BR>
Your work continues to sparkle with change and exploration...  Your depth as an artist is growing by leaps and bounds, quite literally before our very eyes.<BR>
<BR>
Gala-<BR>
Wow...<BR>
Your command of the describing the emotional spectrum between "Advice to the Next Wife" and "Siesta" is simply astonishing...  Wordy wench?  I think NOT...<BR>
<BR>
k
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From: Crystal<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

Kare Bare ~   Thank you for your comments on my poem.  It's indeed helpful to know others feel the same way or have felt the same way as I do.  <BR>
  <BR>
C.L.~  I'm from Alabama also!!!  What part are you from?<BR>
 <BR>
~ To all the Blenderites~  I love Ya'll and reading the poetry here keeps me SANE!lol
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From: C.L. Hollinghead<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

Crystal- I live south central.... How about yourself?<BR>
<BR>
Ok, so far the locations are quite varied. Except for of course me, Angel, and Crystal. 
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From: it doesn't really matter<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

to Calypso<BR>
     again i have to say thanks,   that does matter
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From: deevaa ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

(blushing) oooh goodness Gala.... ummm.... thankyou.<BR>
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Also Elizabeth, Kev, dreamheather and Megs.... for your support and encouragement.... thankyou, I'm not so sure I'm going to make it until the show opens I'm nervous as hell...<BR>
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Megs... My exhibition starts on Sept 1st, and is at Cafe Alfresca in Hammondsport, in upstate NY.<BR>
<BR>
(back to poetry)<BR>
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Gala....<BR>
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Siesta = Stunning. <BR>
<BR>
"I went into your arms<BR>
as liquid satin<BR>
found the place <BR>
where I have always been"<BR>
<BR>
mmmm.... very yummy.<BR>
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Hank -- from the 'Bump' ... "mermaids cannot cry" had a lovely flow, and guppy, babe, you are GOOD -- I loved the way you alluded to skimming stones "skipped in halo's circles over head".<BR>
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Kare Bare -- I'm pleased you choose to take my advice re the rhyming... "Better things" had a much nicer rhythm.<BR>
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something I noticed.... 'A Secret'.... ummmmmmm congratulations, (I think) however, you wrote "I've been in love with HER..." and then.... "I thank god for everything HE..." is it just me that senses a problem?<BR>
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Take care of your hearts.<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>
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From: Crystal<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

DEE<BR>
<BR>
I think that in "A Secret"  this person said  "I thank God for everything he's done for me!"  Meaning "he" as in God not as in the love of their life!  That's just the way I read it...but what do I know, maybe I'm wrong. That happens alot! HA!
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From: Crystal<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

oh yeah...~C.L.  I live in Troy!
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From: Elizabeth   ([email-masked]<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

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  Dear Deevaa,<BR>
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     Your opening will be stupendous. Just don't worry<BR>
  about it too much. Save all that nervous energy for<BR>
  your opening day. You'll need all the strength you <BR>
  can muster. Think relaxed for now, find a room to<BR>
  meditate and listen to some really peaceful music.<BR>
  Walking is a great way to relax as well. I'm positive<BR>
  your Art will be received with open arms!! Upstate New<BR>
  York is very cool and the people are educated in the<BR>
  art, music, theater! It's known for that in this area!<BR>
  Good luck and think happy! Americans are great people!<BR>
  Talk to you soon!
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 28 August 2000<P>

Elizabeth -- I'll not be there for the opening... flying from New Zealand is a little out of my reach right now, I'll have to be positive from afar.<BR>
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Crystal, ahhhhhhhh good point, you are most likely right.<BR>
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<BR>
dee
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