From: B.K.<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Well, now I see how all this double posting happens...LOL <BR>
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From: rose*petal<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Thanks Harem for the comment, none seems to like them except you... God Bless..... 
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From: Harem<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

To Tara ~<BR>
Wow... Where do I begin... I was a little blue last night, and went to bed early.... But waking up to your comments today, has made me feel like an orphan who found a home.... or even better than that.... I child who got lost at the fair.... and was found and returned home.  Thank you so much.... All my short stories, I like to write in prose form.... because I am different.... a non conformist in some ways... especially when it comes to writing... I used to be ashamed of being different than others when I was small.... felt like an alien.... But I am learning to be proud of it.... and to capitalize on it...... There is no one like me in all the world, nor in all the universe... I know that now... And it even shows in my writing.... I didn't want my short story to have perfect sentences, nor set up in the normal way.... Heck, I am abnormal, and I want my writing to reflect me..... I don't want to leave this world without my mark..... I want to leave with a Bang, not a sizzle.... And although my short stories may not be "I love you - you love me"... they are all related in some way to times when I was falling in love, re-establishing love, or in the throes of lost love.  Even the stuff about my grandparents, I believe was so beautiful, as they loved each other until their dying breath.... I also wrote about destructive love relationships, with the intention of showing how bad they can be, and the long term consequences.... which can be very damaging even to your children.... Hoping that those on here that are making important decisions in their love-lives, might receive some insight or benefit.... to making good choices.... and learning from the mistakes, and failures of others....<BR>
Thanks for the kind words of support... I needed that....<BR>
  ~ Harem ~<BR>
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From: Harem<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

To Bill, Deevaa, and Gala ~<BR>
No Harm, No Foul.... <BR>
It takes guts to make criticisms, and I respect that.<BR>
I am also a person who never holds a grudge... and who tries to feel what others are feeling.  And of course, I am about as far from perfect as one can get without falling off the edge... giggle... <BR>
I can be so quiet at times, that it will drive another person nuts (mostly in person- rarely in writing)...But when I get a pen in hand (or keyboard in lap), I can have a lot to say... a really big mouth.... and I feel like a never ending river is flowing out through my pen... You know... the never ending story thing... And so I can be quite verbose when writing... and have often written stuff, only to delete it later, when I proof read the stuff....<BR>
So I don't want anyone to stop giving me constructive comments... and I will try not to take them the wrong way, nor in any negative way.... and try to see them in the light in which they were intended.... I tend to be quite sensitive, I will admit that... and have been known to run with my tail between my legs... and hide neath the lake like the proverbial little fish that fits my Pisces sign...<BR>
And being born on a full moon, with my moon sign in Pisces... I am more pisces than any pisces will ever be...<BR>
And see, I am off the road here again.... sidetracking... as I let that overactive imagination ride.... I was just thinking of how I love to go fishing... but when I see the fish out of the water... it almost makes me feel sick....<BR>
Ok... back to basics....<BR>
Please read the note above that I sent to Tara....<BR>
it explains it all.....<BR>
Tara and Ali.... are names.... with hearts that I feel...<BR>
Sisters that I never had....<BR>
I am just Harem...  and yet they have come to my defense at different times, during different issues.... <BR>
And left me very touched....<BR>
Rarely , if ever, has anyone ever defended me,  in anything..... I better go.... before I make a fool of myself again....<BR>
The blenderboard is a place for constructive comments wether they be criticisms, suggestions, or praise.....<BR>
And I do appreciate the comments more than anyone will ever imagine.....<BR>
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               ~ Harem ~ <BR>
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Harem,<BR>
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     No offense---but what the heck did I say that could be remotely interpreted as a critiscism?
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From: Harem<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Also Dana ~<BR>
Didn't mean to leave you out....<BR>
You have been so very supportive...and brave enough to share your feelings, I can sense tremendous feelings from your writing and comments.<BR>
and Star of David as well.<BR>
As a matter of fact... almost everyone here has been making me grin and smile, and giggle.... and  *Sigh....<BR>
and even if they have or have not made comments to my writing... I feel a closeness, by everyone sharing their most intimate feelings and thoughts here... I love reading this stuff out here.... I am becoming addicted to it...<BR>
Everyone here is very wonderful... each in their own special way... Being extremely psychic... I pick up vibes from everyone's writing... and feelings, images, vibrations, etc.... It's so much fun.<BR>
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Galadrial ~  Not really sure.... Oooops... Guess I goofed...<BR>
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At work, there are twelve of us in the same department.<BR>
One co-worker, calls us the twelve dwarfs... and gave us all names according to our personalities.... He named me<BR>
"GOOFY".... (ran out of names after seven)... He was afraid that I might be offended... I replied...NO, but that I was just glad that he did not call me "Dopey"... or "Bitchy" which he called another lady in our dept .... giggle....<BR>
So Gala... Cool your jets....girl... I can and will be goofy at times.... and have to pull my foot out of my mouth, sometimes too. OUCH ! ! <BR>
I absolutely adore your writing... and get good vibes from the things you write... and view you as a very intellectual, and sensual being...<BR>
WRITE ON ! ! ! ! ! ! !<BR>
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   ~ Harem ~<BR>
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Harem~ I just read your last submission...And now I must ask...Have you found Mr. Right? Because it seems that way to me...On a different note, I have never had a sister...But, I would like one...=)<BR>
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Love and smiles, Ali
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From: Ruby ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Kirk - I thought I'd add my email address in case you weren't comfortable answering my question (re: Cafe at Night) on the Board.  But if you feel it's simply too personal and none of my damn business, I can respect that too.  The fact is that I've found myself playing "Rick" to someone else's "Ilsa" and am having a hard time standing by and watching them get on that plane...  Cheers - Ruby
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From: Star of David<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

harem.........<BR>
No matter what anyone may say, you are still one of my greatest sources of inspiration and through your poems alone, I miss you when I am away and I always hope you're happy. The world will do worse before you can rest in your own place so dont be sad....You are so gracious about the comments but I guess you're hurting inside. On behalf of those here who love and care about you, I apologize for the pain. Keep writing........<BR>
Loads of love,<BR>
Star of David.<BR>
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Warrior Poet, Where are you???<BR>
Dark Angel, we miss you......<BR>
Love, Star of David.
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From: Star of David<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

harem.........<BR>
No matter what anyone may say, you are still one of my greatest sources of inspiration and through your poems alone, I miss you when I am away and I always hope you're happy. The world will do worse before you can rest in your own place so dont be sad....You are so gracious about the comments but I guess you're hurting inside. On behalf of those here who love and care about you, I apologize for the pain. Keep writing........<BR>
Loads of love,<BR>
Star of David.<BR>
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Warrior Poet, Where are you???<BR>
Dark Angel, we miss you......<BR>
Rose*Petal....Dont be so sad...I love your poems and harem seems to love them too.<BR>
Star of David.
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From: Warrior Poet<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

~Star of David~<BR>
    Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. I'm back and feeling much better. Can't wait to get back to writing. Although I've been sick alot has been happening in my corner of ther universe that may be noteworthy. Be writing soon!  
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From: Dallasgirl ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Harem and SmilinKat - Thank you both for your words....you are too kind.<BR>
And to everyone here at The Blender. it's been awhile since I've posted.  You know how life can get in the way:-)  But have been trying for the last few days to catch up and have been reading A LOT.  Good to see some of the same names still here also (terry, Gala and Deeva).  And because I've been reading some many months of submissions - it would be impossible to comment on every one that stood out.  Suffice it to say - you all are great poets and it's a privilege to be among such talent.  Keep them coming and I look forward to seeing more.... Have a great day! &lt;blowin'kisses&gt;
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From: voice<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Gala pumping her new site on Kirks site = TACKY and PRESUMPTIOUS
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From: Ali<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Hey, Voice?<BR>
Whoever the hell you are,you need to learn to shut up...You are really starting to annoy me, you know that? And piss me off...which is VERY hard to do...Stop attacking people...Especially my friends...I'm sure that if Kirk had a problem with what Gala posts on the message board, he would say something to her...So, BACK OFF!<BR>
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Love and protectiveness, Ali
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From: Just Some Girl  [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

OH, My, Delilah!  What loveliness is your poem, "Satisfaction!" Loveliness, indeed!  
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From: voice<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Gala = TACKY TACKY TACKY
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From: The Uncowardly Lioness<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

Voice; Sounds like you got a poopy diaper that needs changing...Not only do you stink, but you're too old to still be doing this.<BR>
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From: amanda [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew itwas a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies & a six-pack of root beer and he started his journey.<BR>
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When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He wassitting in the park just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungryso he offered him a Twinkie.<BR>
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He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. His smile was soincredible that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Once again, he smiled at him.<BR>
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The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man and gave him a hug. The old man gave him his biggest smile ever.<BR>
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When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time<BR>
later; his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face.She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so<BR>
happy?"<BR>
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He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother couldrespond, he added, "You know what? He's got the most beautifulsmile I've ever seen!"<BR>
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Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to hishome. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face andhe asked, "Father, what did you do today that made you so happy?"<BR>
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He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God."  But before his son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."<BR>
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Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
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From: jackryhme<BR>
Date: 20 April 2001<P>

amanda on the comments section first paragraph u will find the spot to post to the poetry section but lol i like this one  thanks for posting it here anyway k?<BR>
...................jack
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