From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Hey Angel; I didn't know you were as young as me...he he!<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Gala -  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.05.16.00.11.26025">Redemption Of A Heart</a>  = breathtaking!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=50">MichaelT()</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Dee ~  of course every painting you do will be just how I like it. Never mind that they're your paintings. It's not like I think you have the right to make your work however you darn well please.<BR>
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It's not that I was saying "hey good job! I think it would fit or flow more visually if the hair was like the background."<BR>
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I find that life is simpler when you say that something hurt your feelings directly. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings with my comment or come off as having some right to tell you what should be done, and it hurt my feelings a little to read the tone of that comment.<BR>
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How about I say this instead -- thanks for the beautiful image. I wish you luck and joy in recreating it exactly the same in oil paint. I thought that the way the hair looked did not fit in with the overall wavy, flowing theme of the work, but I now realize that you wished to differentiate the hair from the background, or perhaps that the way the hair looks cannot be discerned correctly from a small image so that it looks less defined than the other smooth and flowing parts of the work, when it really isn't.<BR>
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If I ever have an offhand opinion or comment about your work, I'll make sure to remember that it's exactly how you wanted it and you don't want my honest opinion, with both likes and dislikes. I shall keep things completely gushing or completely silent.<BR>
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By the way, feel free to tell me your likes and dislikes about my works, comments, or even the way I smell either privately or publicly as long as it is honestly, if you so desire.<BR>
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Kirk ~ how about a feature where we can go up to old poems, and republish them as the latest version of an existing one? I'd like to fix "A chat, a kiss, and a cuddle" to smooth out the rhyme, and fix the wrong line breaks. <BR>
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Harem ~ thank you. I like your [2001.05.15.19.13.21371] of Dee's painting. It's nice to see someone else rhyming -- doesn't make me feel so singsongy.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=50">MichaelT()</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Dee ~ Ooops, I forgot to say that the first bit was sarcasm, and was meant to convey to you that sarcasm is not very pleasant. I probably should have denoted my sarcasm. Maybe shouldn't have used it.<BR>
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Harem ~ I meant to link to this work <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.05.15.19.13.21371">The Bump</a> Hopefully that link worked.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Michael, Your comments didn't hurt me or my feelings, they made me laugh. I find it funny how everyone becomes an art critic.<BR>
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If you don't like my 'tone' then maybe you should try reading my reply in a nicer one.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Oh and by the way Michael, the reason why I disagree is this:<BR>
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the detail involved in producing 'waves' in her hair would have been too fussy for the over all  work.  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=98">shameless</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

To Elaina :<BR>
Thanks for feeling me, but I'm sorry it made you cry! I guess we have more in common than I thought.<BR>
Love ya,<BR>
Haley
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=100">Dallasgirl</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Harem - Just let me say "WoW"...where do you get all the energy??  I've been reading your work for sometime and your life force and passion burn brightly.  I've also read of your previous heartaches and I'll just say - it was his loss clearly.  It appears you have moved on -so good for you!  Btw - loved the limericks you clever girl!  And before I forget - thank you for all your kind words.<BR>
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Gala - I have been coming ot this site off and on for over a year and you remain a source of inspiration.  All your writings have been great - but my favorite thus far was one you did awhile back about Penelope (wife of Odysseus)..it was brilliantly done and I recall the work often.  Keep 'em coming!<BR>
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MichaelT - Don't you dare touch "A chat, a kiss and a cuddle" - it's beautiful just as it is!  I can understand your desire to want to go back and edit it...all I can say is don't.  Save it for the next piece which I look forward to reading...<BR>
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Deeva - I envy your wealth of artistic ability.  To be able to write as well express yourself on canvas.  AS they say - a picture is worth a thousand words and your works are evidence of that.  Would love to know more about how to go about purchasing some of your work.  Do you have a web-site where buyers can view other works?  Please email me info as well as your rates for commissioning work.  I hope you will continue to share all your gifts with us!<BR>
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Ali - loved fractured fairytale...great title, great work!<BR>
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Angel - Please pass along my kudos to Brandi!  I hope you will continue to encourage her writing.  I began at about her age with a poem that was about why Zebras had black and white stripes instead of colors.  My mom still carries that poem around with her showing it to people.  My writing was and remains an outlet and a way of understanding myself and sorting things out.  I hope Brandi will continue to write as it will give her much solace...especially in another 6-10 years!  It's obvious she gets her talent from her mother...keep up the good work!<BR>
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terry - Your significant other is very lucky.  Your writing remains beautiful - only wish there were more of it!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=50">MichaelT()</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

dee ~ I'm touchy lately. :-) Forgive me? &lt;sheepish grin&gt;<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=7">Angel</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Dallasgirl~Thank you for the kind remarks about Brandi's poem. She started writing on here at about age 6 and wrote some pretty darn good ones, some gracing the front cover. Then she took a spell of 'writing is work' and I just couldn't seem to encourage her. But, the other night I had Dee's painting up on the screen while writing my own 'bump' and Bran asked what I was doing. I told her and she said kewwwwwwwwwwwl !!!  And she sat down and wrote her own:) 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

To Michael T ~<BR>
yes... I too seem to get caught in the spell of rhyming..<BR>
I try so hard not to...  I start off straight... determined to stay straight.. but then the tempo builds, and my mind starts spinning, and the waves start rocking back and forth, and before long... I am rhyming again... but not always... just most of the time.<BR>
Darn..<BR>
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*Save me from the rhyme<BR>
 in Syncopated Time<BR>
I really need some help<BR>
 don't you think it's time ???<BR>
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.... giggle....<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

To DallasGirl ~<BR>
Thanks for all the wonderful words.... Yes I am full of energy... and since it can't come out all in poetry.... I sweat it out on the dance floor .... Two of my biggest passions... Dancing and writing..  Thanks again..<BR>
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 ~Harem~<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

*Harem* and *dallasgirl* Thanks so much for the kind words, you guys...that was just what I needed today...THANKS!!!<BR>
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Love and sweet smiles, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 16 May 2001<P>

Gala~ Damn, woman! You're brillant! 'Redemption of the Heart' was breathtaking...Great job!<BR>
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Love and wonder, Ali
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