From: Kirk, Blender-Keeper<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

The blender should be here tonight. It's mostly done, I jsut need to finish up a review.  Sorry for the delay even after the three day weekend, I got distracted making a Java port of my game JoustPong, http://www.alienbill.com/abp/java/joustpong/
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From: Kirk,Blender-Keeper<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Ok, the new Blender Digest is here.  Enjoy. Sorry for the sucky review.
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From: Shannon     [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

I love to read, and write poemty and I want u to send me a copy of the poem. thank u.
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Kirk-<BR>
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Again, good choices for the front page...<BR>
I actually hung on those last lines from that episode of "Sex in the City," and I note that no one commented on your quoting them here over a week ago.  Although the snippet loses steam away from its context (which packed quite a mighty wallop), the IDEA behind the snippet is what was most powerful for me the first time I heard Carrie Bradshaw utter that closing line...<BR>
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Congrats in particular to Gala (that poem is one of my favorites last month, particularly at its close), deevaa (is anyone else noticing how the depth of her work is growing exponentially???), guppy, Paul, and ZoE...<BR>
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Keep writing everyone...<BR>
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Congrats to all the front page picks!  I was REALLY surprised to see one of my own up there... compared to the over 500 subs this month I just didn't think "Lip Gloss" added up!  Thanks!<BR>
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-Jenna-
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

My congrats to all the picks this month. These were some very fine works once again, and I keep finding myself in awe of the writing found in this little corner of the web.<BR>
Good job all!
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

dragon: emptiness of forever was eerily right in tune with my life...and nice to read. i look forward to more from you<BR>
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and Gala: Whisper to the Goddess is beautiful. simply beautiful.
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

stuttering and stammering......and dancing!<BR>
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Kirk------good picks........and if you had to pick one of mine from the last month, you chose the one closest to my heart!  Good going Zoe, Gup----PAUL!!!!!!!!!!! <BR>
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And Jessie girl---knew you had it in you!<BR>
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Dee--------oh you will get a big head.....but then you deserve it! And Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!(yes!) Hugs------and cookies as soon as I can mnanage......FGM vow......<BR>
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Thanks as always to my inspiration....without you, it's all just words........<BR>
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                                      Giddy Gala<BR>
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

And Slug?<BR>
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          Thanks sweets......you make me feel like a star!
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From: you know who i am<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

I only speak to you with lyrics at this time because i have known from the beginning that music and words are your first language and love, and I don't want to follow pain with more of the same, so just tell me to stop and I promise i will...<BR>
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i still love your soul, your heart, your spirit, you
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

kevin: spaces and fill are both so beautiful. it's poems like these that keep me from being completely cynical and checking into a nunnery.
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Kevin~ 'Spaces' was one of the most beautiful works you have posted. So much in so few words. And 'Fill' was the perfect counterpoint. Very good my friend.<BR>
t.
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From: Michael (MT)<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Gala ~ "The silence of you" echoed in me. If silence can echo. <BR>
Terry ~ "The human condition" also got to me. Sometimes choice terrifies me. But we have to choose.
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Michael~ 'As if Names Mattered' was downright sublime.  Very good bump there my friend.  Keep it up...<BR>
t.
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

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Because sometimes mischief, or even downright cruelty can be performed by a person who craves "Privacy". I have been victimized in my community by a "watchdog" organization who photographed my home, more specifically my young daughter's bedroom window-------then hid behind their right of privacy to not reveal who had done such a thing...<BR>
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Privacy is not free liscense to harm others......<BR>
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                           So Say Gala.........
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From: deevaa ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Wow! a front page pick -- goodness Kirk, last month was very tough on my writing, I've been painting so much that I've nearly forgotten the art of words....  I'm always honoured by being picked amongst such talent... guppy, gala, Chris W, you, ZoE.... I know you tell us not to hang too much on being a front page pick, but when something gets there -- its nice.<BR>
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I've done a mammoth read today -- trying to get back into the swing of things --<BR>
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I'm uncertain if 'it doesn't matter' and 'yes I know' are the same person or somehow related, and I did try to read the works as totally stand alone pieces, however, the rawness of the words really struck, don't get me wrong -- I'm not trying to figure out who you are -- I DO however want to suggest that if the works are from two authors batting back and forth, that one of you MUST keep a record of this somehow -- one day you'll read them and understand the power that is in them from an 'outside looking in' point of view.... and you'll see what I see as an 'outsider'. Thankyou for sharing. <BR>
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btw -- it doesn't matter, from  [...love...]  --   "as I sit here with you, I can feel the warmth, drink from you...."  wonderful, flow and texture.... <BR>
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The prose piece from 'yes I know' was VERY powerful -- I had tears in my eyes by the end.<BR>
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Sarah -- 'bending' also very powerful -- I really enjoy your imagery<BR>
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Heather -- 'Pink Cranberries and Goldenrod' was wonderful -- its amazing to be reminded sometimes that the seasons change around the world in such unique ways -- what exactly is a goldenrod? (I've presumed its a plant......) I loved the pace you set with the words....<BR>
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"As I see this morning.<BR>
Pink cranberries and goldenrod,<BR>
they mark the summer's end.<BR>
Without my watching<BR>
a page has turned."<BR>
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Kiwi -- 'You' lovely flow and rhythm.... I think this is one of my favourites from you.<BR>
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Kevin -- I agree with the other comments on 'Fill'... its truly lovely.<BR>
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Gala --  'Whispers to the Goddess' ... very touching.  I was hit by the line " Do not shame my gift by asking why"  I am one of those folk that for some reason NEED to ask why... "why do you love me?"... "what do you love about me?" ... et al.... I think you are right though, I wish it were easier just to accept that it is so. <BR>
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For those interested in an update of the NY show -- 3 works where sold on opening night, and there where 2 in the show that where pre-sold (Gala kindly lent 'the dancer'... which means out of a total of 12 works, 5 have sold... I'm inspired at the moment so have been filling my time with the easel -- I've been into the art supply store so many times the guy asked me today if I'd developed 'OOS' yet.... he is very nearly right.<BR>
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Anyways -- take care of your hearts, and thankyou all for the kind words and insperation.<BR>
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dee
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From: Michael (not quite private)<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Gala ~ I understand what you mean about how "privacy" can be abused. However, it seems that the real privacy was that your daughter's picture was taken and that you've been "watched", violating your privacy? I don't like that people can be truly anonymous here. I would like it if there was some way for it to be mediated by Kirk. That said, it would be very difficult to set up and pretty easy to fool without user accounts. And I hate mean anonymous people, but I don't mind not mean anonymous ones. 
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 5 September 2000<P>

Gala~ 'Whisper To The Goddess' was breathtaking. It rolled off the page and into my heart when I needed something of beauty to shake me up. Thank you.<BR>
t.
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