From: terry<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

scqueen~ 'Headline' was touching....I saw the man differently after hearing him sing the Christmas song tonight. That sadness can't be faked.<BR>
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t.
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

ummm squeen, thanks..... I have impacted wisdom teeth that come up and down every few months, I'm on the waiting list to have my jaw broken and the teeth removed in a public hospital because it costs $2,000 to have it done privately (like I'd PAY $2,000 to get my jaw broken).<BR>
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right now, one side of my face is so inflamed that I almost can't see out of my eye..... but then, compared to several of my friends here, its nothing.... i can only hope it goes down before I fly out on monday.<BR>
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my heart is sending positive vibes for gup, jen, terry and gala.... <BR>
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take care of your hearts.<BR>
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dee
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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

deeva ~ i had all 4 wisdom teeth out about 4 years ago. I was 32 at the time and they kept telling me I was "old" to have this surgery. I had it in the hospital and went home the same day but they did put me to sleep and it was about a $3000 surgery. They didn't break my jaw and mine were all impacted. Is that part really necessary? Luckily, I had great insurance. I had a really painful recovery and every complication possible, but that's just my luck. I feel for you and hope you can get them out.<BR>
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terry ~ I know what you mean. I don't watch a lot of tv, but "Ally" has been one of my favorites and he has totally made it worthwhile this season. Last night's show seemed to really parallel his life, with the sadness and the part about the son. I just couldn't stop thinking about him yesterday, and it made me sad to think that he was alone in a hotel on Thanksgiving weekend to begin with. Living in CA, (about 3 hours north of LA), we see a lot more local news about celebrities that makes them more tangible somehow, so it touched me deeply.
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From: slug<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

gala - that you are.<BR>
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speaking of fairies (which i have an affinity for, myself) I just finished a book (the newest book, actually) by Laurell K. Hamilton called Kiss of Shadows. fabulous. it's on par with her vampire series. it's obviously the first in a new series - so you might want to wait a bit so that you can get the second to read right after the first. anyway - this is basically just a really long reccomendation. (and fair warning: the main character is decended from three or five (?) fertility gods...)
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

scqueen~  Thank you so much for the compliment...glad you like it and that it made you smile.  Today I read 'Starry Orbs' and I absolutely love it.  It made me smile.<BR>
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Tara~ 'Original Press 1' was really a great poem...it hit a nerve. Thank you.  I've read a lot of your other work on here, and I really like all that you've written.<BR>
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B.K.~ 'She Runs to You' was great...you write amazingly.  
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From: Tara (TJ) Holland<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

Hi Blender Boys and Babes!<BR>
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This place, this Blender place, home of Kirk...it's like warmth. <BR>
From the snowy hills I come, weary and chilled, to this place. This is how it feels! A warm escape from the chilly world. Thanks to all of you for making it so!<BR>
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About the (TJ) thing...if you care...I am known by my friends as TJ. So I'd like to be known here as that. Simple.<BR>
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Ali~ you are sweet! Thank you for your kind words! <BR>
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Stands With a Smile and Princess of the 7~ live your dream and whisper your life together, it is to be cherished, what you have. I know you know this. I say it to you for me alone.<BR>
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BK~ I love the personality you exude on the Board and in your poems!<BR>
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Terry~ you 'frighten' me a bit, what with your intensity and your sensitive insights. And I revel in being frightened! It doesn't happen often!! <BR>
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Jenna~ any other Holland MUST be cool!<BR>
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deeva~ I giggled at your last poem! I too, have felt like Woodstock! But remember, Snoopy knows exactly what Woodstock is saying. I hope you have (or find) your Snoopy.<BR>
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

Chris got a library card today so that's where we are. No time to comment. Oh! Thanks, Tracy. I appreciate it.
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From: B.K<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

It’s been a great month and you all have done wonderful things with words. You all inspire me so much. Thank you all. <BR>
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Gala: I bet your chicken soup is to die for and there is <BR>
nothing like homemade, lucky man!<BR>
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Terry: ‘From the Heart of the Poet’, You always inspire me so. Whew, and the rest we can't talk about here...lol<BR>
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Stands: ‘The Proposal’ and ‘Loves Perfect Work’ were <BR>
wonderful. Thanks so much.<BR>
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slug: Sorry about your year. One thing one can always count <BR>
on is change…sigh, you were lucky to have her as a ‘Pillar.’<BR>
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It doesn’t matter: ‘then don’t read’ one and two…lol will there be a three…more please<BR>
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TracyS: ‘Miss May.’ was very good, write some more<BR>
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Jenna: ‘Tipping the Scale’ was my fav of yours this round. <BR>
Sleep wrapped with overlapping feet in a blanket of heat.<BR>
I love it!<BR>
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scqueen: ‘Starry Orbs,’ nice work. Those Italian eyes will get you every time.<BR>
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Ali: thanks for your comments and be careful whom you open your door to late at night…LOL <BR>
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deevaa:  get some garlic tablets, natural antibiotics that will boost your immunity system as well. Take good care with that. (Just a tree hugger here.lol)<BR>
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T.J.: Original Press 1. Sad but very good. Thanks for sharing. Just went back and saw 'I Have Elected Grief,' Wow!<BR>
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Misti: 'Tuesday Night,' made me so hungry, there is nothing like cornbread, blackeyed peas and Dr. Pepper. Yum! <BR>
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Me: his eyes...wow, very nice thanks for sharing him!<BR>
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Keep writing you all. Be Good, Santa is watching!<BR>
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bk<BR>

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From: TJ Holland<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

*GASP!*<BR>
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(picking up my jaw, pushing my heart back thru my ribs)<BR>
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SCQUEEN! I'm not convinced that poem was for Nichole! I think it was for me! You might want to make sure.
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From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

Tara (TJ)- "Original Press 1" loved it!  Such writing ability must run in the Holland blood :o) Any chance of us being related?  Feel free to email me! <BR>
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B.K.- Thanks for the kind words!  I kept writing down thoughts and even though they were of the same thing (basically) they needed to be seperated.  Glad one of them worked out.<BR>
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Keep Writing everyone!<BR>
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-Jenna-<BR>
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

Hi all...I am way behind in comments so please excuse the oversight, as I know I will miss a name or three. But I have read everything posted, and the beautiful writing has helped get me through bit of down time.  First things first...<BR>
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Dee~ I agree with the garlic and oil of cloves. I hope this fades quickly, at least enough so you enjoy your vacation! I worry about you flying at high altitudes though with such a problem...my prayers are with you.<BR>
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Gala~ I am really glad to hear your surgery went well, and from the  philosophical post, you seem to be mending very well....don't forget a little of that chicken soup for yourself....lol<BR>
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now the writing...<BR>
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TJ~'Original Press 1'...wow, powerfully laden writing. I agree with Jenna. Very good work. And 'I Have Elected Grief' simply blew me away. Please post more...<BR>
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Jenna~ All four posts were like snapshots of the same scene from a different perspective. Very intriguing. 'Tipping the Scale' was my favorite. Excellent.<BR>
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Stands~ Congrats to you and Princess JoAnne....best wishes and may the love you expess so well stay fresh forever.<BR>
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C.L.Hollinghead~ 'Proposal' was beautiful. Really miss your posts, but that is an amazing love story. Congrats to you also!<BR>
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deevaa~ WOW...'Sizzle' did just that....and 'Black Chiffon' caused some amazing Christmas thoughts. Lordy, Santa will now call me naughty I'm afraid...lol<BR>
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Riggs~ 'Glitter On My Fingertips' was very intense with a undertone that left me feeling very uncomfortable...amazing writing..thanks.<BR>
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Ali~ I love the way you weave a story into your poetry. 'Once Again' is a very good example of what I mean.....excellent. But like BK says, be careful with late night visitors...lol.<BR>
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cats meow~ 'If they Only Knew' was a wonderful read. Thanks for sharing.<BR>
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Gala~ 'Chicken Soup of Sorts'...tender, sublime, warming and a very loving picture you painted there.<BR>
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Mirabeau~ 'Glimmerwarming' simply took my breath away. Wow.<BR>
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scqueen~ 'Twang'...nice....very nice.<BR>
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BK~ What can I say.....you my dear have had me blushing at least a dozen times this month...and 'She Runs To You' was one of the tightest, nicest things you've ever written. But then your words seem to inspire me in so many wicked ways...and your 'Meteor Showers'...I actually lived that night just as you described...lol..where were you hidden?<BR>
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it doesnt matter~ 'then don't read' and the follow up were bot wonderfully written. I loved the playful ending of the first.<BR>
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Misti~ Welcome back..... :) I loved the simplicity of 'Tuesday Night' and 'Blah With a Bra'...I don't know what to say about it, but wow...<BR>
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And thank you all for the positive feedback and comments. As always they are greatly appreciated.<BR>
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terry<BR>

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From: Stands With a Smile<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

Thanks to all my friends for the congrats to me and My Princess..we talked it over..and decided to share the Proposal and her reply with everyone here.  You all are family to us, and though we could not all be together for you to be our witnesses, we felt you MUST be included.<BR>
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This was our way of sharing the moment with those we care so much about.  We will keep you updated.  She will be here next Wed. forever.<BR>

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From: scqueen<BR>
Date: 28 November 2000<P>

terry ~ "Pull off the skin of yesterday","And drink of your spirit in wee tiny sips" - you did pull some fine lines out of the hat this time!<BR>
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TJ ~ I hope nobody else is as sad as the girl I wrote 'Twang<BR>
about, especially not you. But I'm glad you were touched, and I hope all will be well. 
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