I see that my poem "Testosterone" got a response... but oddly..no one posted a comment to me directly. I knew that my posting of the poem would generate a reply...just not in the form of poetry...BRAVO! And to all those who think that I must have written this poem about a particular man.. or men... lol...I hate to break it to you.... it was just something that I came up with while sitting in a restaurant full of men... and I was the only woman there. My thought was.."MAN....I am out numbered by testosterone!"...lol
Astounding! What a number of excellent submissions in the past few days...
MichaelT - You're a great addition to the Blender, I've really enjoyed all your postings. In particular this month Science Fiction (short and pithy) and Love at first slight (witty and clever).
Tanq - I see you're up to your usual standard. Excerpt from "'Til We Have Faces." is a quote I added to my own Quote Collection ages ago; I had no idea other people actually read CS Lewis! Astrophysical 101: A Lecture on the Nature of the Attraction between Two Bodies -- excellent analogy and SO nicely developed, I like the way it works all the way through the different variations. (I've been in one or two elliptical orbits myself...)
Gala - Invisble Man - I tried something along these lines the other day but it pales in comparison with yours, this is lovely
scqueen ~ Ugh! is a good Ugh! I get the impression you're wrapped up in a blanket drinking coffee in the autumn leaves.
Echolocation ~ Nightmare is very apt in the light of recent events. I almost died recently so I understand.
Just some girl ~ Bad Girl -> I know you're right. But I hate to love to hate to love her. :-) Complex met impossible.
Rhetoric ~ Window Panes (Pains) -> I too have a collection of stained-glass memories.
Chris & Misti ~ Thanks for listening. :-) Chocolate Ground = delicious. DoMeSTiC BLiSS = scrumptious. Swampy - I'm such a beatles fan.
Stephen ~ Soap Opera and ¿Problem? definitely strike a chord in me. Thanks!
Violet ~ the bad poem Is NOT a bad poem. :-) And I like your very minimalist style.
Little blue man ~ Testosterone - I hear you brother!
Tanqueray ~ Illusion - So true! So true! Absolution - Man I've been missing out!
Thanks so much for listening. And thanks for everybody posting to the board -- I need to remember I'm not the only person with problems and mine aren't even that big.
To Rhetoric;
Thanks for the comment on Amusement Park Love.
It was fun to write.
.
Sati~Thank you so much for your encouragement.
To Rhetoric~ Sarah McLachlan is one of my favorite artists, mostly because her lyrics are so personal and she has a song for practically any situation someone may be going through. My favotire song of hers is "Path of thorns."
Sati~Thank you so much for your encouragement.
To Rhetoric~ Sarah McLachlan is one of my favorite artists, mostly because her lyrics are so personal and she has a song for practically any situation someone may be going through. My favorite song of hers is "Path of thorns."
Sati ~
Wow, No Regrets is SO real. I know that anyone who has ever been in an abusive relationship can read that and be flooded with memories of that man (or woman - we aren't sexist here at The Blender). I am blown away with your truth. Courage is being afraid but carrying on despite your fears: you showed your colors with this one. I hope that you can keep strong, if you are in fact the victim. A good friend of mine was in (still is to a certain point) an abusive situation and she has comforted herself knowing that she is better off without and he is suffering the greatest because he no longer has HER. Sati -I send you hopes of peace from the memories that haunt you.
Michael (two laps) T ~
HELL YES! Walk it off is not only a wonderful wrap up to BOTH Testosterone's (aqua lady and little blue man), Don't Settle (Taboo), and Estrogen (Jubal29717), but a great sentiment as well. I love your ability to write about whatever strikes you. I am trying to be less inhibited in my writing. I take lessons from you.
Pepper ~
I do hope that your pain soon subsides. Two days ago you were speaking of love and adoration. Now, Broken is your song?
Right now, it is time to Learn the Tennessee Tango.
Bye Bye Blenderites
Rhet~ I'm so sorry I missed your note three weeks ago! I was just getting sad that no one writes to me on the board :-) Regarding "Think", it was mostly a thought on the stereotypes of love and what subtly happens when the world comes back into focus... if you're not careful, you may just miss it! But it seems your memories arn't faded at all, and that makes me smile.
With "Broken", I guess it was just a moment of self-pity... it seemed as though no one was recognizing the agony my heart was dealing with (long story involving a variation on the theme of Guinevere, Lancelot and Arthur), and I couldn't deal with it on my own anymore... a therapy by bringing the cards to the table, I guess. It was a necessary feeling, and because of it, all is repaired. Its amazing to me how quickly heartbreak and sorrow can turn to thoughts of diamonds ;-) Check out the next one and you'll see the after-math :-P
By the way, "My Prada Princess" was wonderful! it seems to sing the song of many younguns these days... and the one you're describing, I can only think of one passionfruit princess :-P Oh, and "Red Hots"~~ what more than STEAMY I loved it, and I love red hots mmmm I'm anxiously awaiting the next
Pepper:
I seem to remember that I wrote something to you on the board once upon a time, when you first started posting...perhaps I'm wrong...(maybe it was Blue Angel that posted to you.) But in case I didn't, let me tell you, I have enjoyed your work a great deal... I concur with another wise Blenderite who stated a few days back that it's so difficult to comment each time you read something good. We'd overwhelm Kirk's space if we did.
But I always read your work...everything.
Just Some Girl~ Thank you! Apparently, I was bad at checking the board back then... I appologize for missing your comment. I just read "The Jeep Story",.. it was impressive to say the least! It sounds like there is a lot of pure emotion in your writing ... you have a nack for expressing things, it makes me want to read more to understand how you express your meloncholy optomism so well. Thank you
Why do I get this feeling that an old blender someone is now posting under several names? Dear god...don't you get DIZZY trying to keep them all straight? But then, your style, particularly in comments is pretty telling.
Just for the record...there is an old scottish saying---new papers does not make old fish smell any better.
Be yourself.
Why, Pepper!! Thank YOU!
Jeep Story was written moments after a very tumultuous event...it's one of my personal favorites. Thank you for taking the time to go to the archives!!!
Gala~
You rock!!! How I wish I had the history here to know of which Blenderite you speak of. You really do just tell it like it is, don't you. I am going to remember that Scottish saying!! I have thought about posting under a different name - but Hell, I have only been around here for just over a month. I need to develop Rhet more long before my other personalitites take over! HA! I am still taken aback that 2 Blenderites have expressed to me confusion (who know who else?) when they found out I was a woman! Oh well, scqueen said it: you just can't tell sex from a name.
Thanks Pepper. I do enjoy reading you and I hope that Super Glue sticks, Mate! Yummy.
Rhet
To Galadrial :
I also noticed that some writers use the same screen name all the time... While others have more than one.
Some I am not sure of.
I guess there has to be a reason.
A good example is JackRhyme, who also goes by beforedawn, and I think 'it_doesn't_matter', as several others...
But his writing is so good and so unique, no matter what name he uses, it gives him away...
Why writers chose to use more than one pen name could have a variety of reasons... I think there were famous writers in the past, who did that too...
Rather than calling writers "old fish" that stink, it might be more appropriate to offer positive feedback.
My grandmother used to say to me, that if I didn't have something nice to say.... than say nothing at all.
A blender of love should be a site where anyone can write how they feel without having the fear that other writers are going to badger them or hunt them down with verbal abuse.
I don't write here very often.... I mostly read....
but it appears that the love blender is taking a healthy turn with lots of new writers, and very positive and up lifting comments... It would be such a shame to see it fade as it has in the past with negative comments and attitudes.....
When I think someone is playing games, I call a spade a spade. And as far as fish is concerned, are you taking this personally? I might wonder why.
A good number of the blendrites know me...and I have offered plenty of support to the writers here.
Have a nice day.
Gala:
Why do you care? What's the big deal? I use two different names, but so what???? If something bothers you, don't read it!!!
To Galadrial >
I kind of have to agree with Taboo that perhaps these writers would not be forced to hide beneath new names if they were not heckled into doing so.
Evidently they want to write and share, but with feelings of hostility against them.... they might feel more comfort in writing under an anonymous name.
>
**aqua_lady**
I have read some of your earlier posts. Helps add some more pieces to a "puzzle" I have been working on. Nice work. Duck! We might get hit by some of the hormones flying around! (yuck, yuck)
Lest this degrade into a slanging match.
I have not "heckled" anyone.
And yes, some people use more than one name to post---no problem. I have myself, years ago.
But when you make a post, then pop in as "someone" else to pat yourself on the back for it? Tacky.
Not illegal. Not gonna kill anyone---but tacky.
A few months ago, when Kirk re-did the blender, he made sure no one could come in anonymously just to be a bastard.
That happened quite a bit---and it was hurtful. They would make personal attacks or comments---nothing to do with the poetry---just the person.
If you have five different screen names, you have the abilty to heckle at will, and you never have to answer for it. That sucks. I was commenting not on poetry, but the strange turns and shifts I've noticed in the board lately.
Thinly veiled personal attacks, whispers of conspiracy...in short---weird shit.
So please take the remark in context. If you still feel dissed, oh well. But if you aren't posting under another name for a nefarious purpose, the remark was not directed at you.
Taboo-that is why he is your ex, right? Bravo to YOU for getting out of an intolerable situation! I wrote "Estrogen" just to be cheeky quip to all the testerone that was flying around...not to be serious! But if it strikes a chord in some positive way, I am glad. Personally, if a person of ANY persuasion treated me in the way you described, I would have cheerfully punched them out or put my size 6 and 1/2 where the sun never shines, regardless of gender. Respect for each other in any and all relationships is paramount. Having spent my share of time in marriage hell, it is wonderful to be able to say that I did the very things discussed in some of the blender poetry and waited and found Mr. Right..about as close to perfection as can be found on this earth. (Check out "Down to Sleep" for an example of my depth of feeling for this man). Best of luck in future! Jubal
Michael~
I loved 'Walk It Off'...Well done...*smile*
Love and imagination, Ali
Rhet and Angie~ Just for the record...I love Sarah McLachlan....She's amazing...*smile*
Love and imagination, Ali
To all those who don't know...Gala is the Courageous, Virtuous, Purple Poetic Blender Police. She does no wrong, she sings her song loudly and bravely for all to hear.
My husband Chris and I have been "guilty" in the past of posting under different names. Not for the purpose of "patting ourselves on the back"...for no purpose at all, really, just being stupid on purpose, having fun. For other Blender police who admire/adore the hell outta Gala and agree with her that Chris and I are intolerable and have insufficient self-esteem and no lives to speak of, keep bitching and itching and snitching. Again, you don't really know us and we don't really know you. I guess I shouldn't be bothered by all the mud slinging and slandering because it has no basis in fact or reality.
A Blenderite who shall remain nameless has e-mailed me telling me that she's had problems with Gala, too. This gives me comfort. It's good to know I'm not the only person she singles out to ridicule and condemn.
I don't smell fish. I smell psychological pollution. Much akin to what I'm sure New Jersey smells like. May I never find out.
Rhetoric- I am only haunted at times but they are phases that pass. My mantra is that I am strong, and life is mine if I want it. They can no longer hurt me because I will no longer give them that control. And I know that my life will be filled with a lot more happiness then they could ever even understand. This poem was a conbination of several of my relationships, thank god they are over.
~Sati~
MichaelT~ thank's for your comment! It made my day!
Hey everyone. I too am guilty of changing names... a long time ago in a land far far away, I was a different person. I changed names, partly because I couldn't remember my password from the first, but because I am a different person. For those people that have two names now, don't be malicious (duh), but don't fret either. For an example, remember a guy by the name of Stephen King? Long ago he wrote under a different name, Richard Baachman. If you compare the two writing styles, they are basically two completely different people. Maybe a person chooses to write love poems under one name and meloncholy poems under another... I don't see any harm. A name can create a mind-set and as long as people don't use them to harm others, I see no problem.
At any rate, I've enjoyed the blender more now than the first time I was introduced to it, mostly because of the slew of talented writers that contribute. Now lets take all this emotion, and throw it into some poetry!
You go Blenderites!
I, as the eternal optimist, back you up 100%. I came here with the intentions of sharing and growing. I can see the merit of compartmentalizing one's pieces to reflect the duality of life. Some days I am a bad girl (like you Just Some Girl?) then other days I gush with innocent pourings. I am just too committed to my life as a woman coming into her own to play internet games. I certainly hope that other Blenderites echo my sentiment.
I am proud to say that many of you have touched me. I am not ashamed to reveal myself to those who want answers. This is a learning experience for us all - these observations on life.
Off to peddle sushi to the masses...
Rhetoric
Pepper~ How eloquently put. You are so wise. I agree completely. ;-)
Sounds sinister, Lisa. Alas, Misti and I have nothing to do with whatever it is you're talking about--haven't posted as anyone other than ourselves in many many months. Seems you read the Blender Board closer than the Taliban read the Holy Koran. Just Some Girl & others hit it dead-on. And all I have to add to this debate is a big "SO WHAT". So says Chris.
Violet~ thanks for the comment, I love your work more than anyone else, I do believe... it seems so personal to me. I love poems I can relate with. Your writing is filled with emotion, more than I could even think of putting into a poem. So raw, so pure... I am envious :-)
I usually avoid conflict, but ENOUGH already!! LET IT GO!
I will never understand why Gala is the target of so much mud slinging. The immaturity here astounds me sometimes for people who are such creative writers. I see unlimited room here for everyone, unless competition is a problem with some?
I have been reading the Blender for at least 2 years and posting for one. I have never gotten the impression that she thinks she reigns supreme or never does any wrong.
She is honest, do we fault her for that? She doesn't need to hide behind multi 'names' to say what she feels. Do we fault her for that? One certainly doesn't have to agree with anything she or any other Blenderite says, and that's why we're human. Because we might disagree, do we bash her? Do we write a parody of her poems because we might not like them?
She is a cornerstone of this community and frankly, after all that has been said about her, I feel very lucky that she's still here. She's certainly been a morale booster anytime I've ever asked her to give us a writing challenge, when I've been in a rut.
Freedom of expression is our priveledge. We should use it wisely, especially in the wake of recent events.
Violet- i can love you, took my breathe away. It was only a second ago that I was saying the same thing to the man I love but alas we are friends and nothing more. I hope someday he lets someone love him.
~Sati~
Scqueen:
I believe it is very admirable that you so defend your eminently talented friend. However, she began the onslaught that obviously offended several of our fellow writers. Let us not forget that. To try and quell their voices does not allow them to freely express that privilege that you so graciously mentioned.
Hi All,
Thought I'd pipe in here...feels like a good day for a conflict, what tha hell.
Like Gala, I recognized a very particular someone using at least two names. And like others, I think SO WHAT. Lot's of people do this. But here's part of 'the rub'...this person left the Blender in a huff, after some conflicts. This person was caught in some lies, and some fiascos. I don't know Gala's own reasons to mention that she recognizes this person, but had she not done so, I would have. Why? Because I would want that person to know that they weren't putting one over on us here at the Blender.
I though it was kinda comical that Gala's comment brought out a bunch of defensive replies from other people she wasn't even referring to. LOL!!
Deep Peace,
Teej
Just Some Girl ~ Odd that you know how this began since you've only been on the Blender since April 30th... I smell fish now. And it 'ain't coming from Jersey.
little_blue_man ~~ "Testosterone" hit it dead on..."Raggedy Ann"...Great job. I know exactly what you mean... know so well.. *sigh*
Galadrial ~~ Always good to read your great writing "A Heart Apart" was wonderful.
Lorena ~~ I read "Deep in love" over and over... it reminded me of my ex so much...I wish I could have that second chance...
Betty-Boop ~~ "DROOL" .. mmm Messy >;-)
Taboo ~~ "Don't Settle" was wisely explained and pleasant to read.. nice
Sati ~~ "The Willow Tree" was beautifully written: "It's tears of green falling to the ground"... made me sad though.. our situations sound similar.
catharses ~~ "Daylight" was lovely...and just beautifully written.
Ali ~~ I know how you feel with "Good... Great... Forget it" .... "And if you say "nothing" one more time".. ahh.. yes....great poem/rage ...
hollymccormick ~~ "Scared" explains something I wish I could have explained when someone asked me why I was so depressed... because after awhile, after the surprise and happiness sets in, we have those constant fears, that we will be just hurt again. Nicely done...
Tons of poems that related to me in some way... kinda weird reading them all this particular time.... Thanks for the art everyone, keep it up!
Oh, and thanks for the comments on my works, mucho heartfelt appreciation.
I've got an idea. From now on, let's use our social security numbers, driver's license numbers, height, weight, eye color, sexual preference, favorite ice cream flavor and shoe size to access the Blender. Then there will be less cantankerous, contentious, sniping, sanctimonious BULLSHIT to contend with and people who use only ONE identity won't be accused of creating new identities to pat themselves on the back and post petty comments on the Board. Just a thought.
Stephen- Thanks for the comment, I use to sit under them as a child, when I was lonely and daydreaming. E-mail me I would love to compare notes: svoptimage@hotmail.com.
~Sati~
I go away for a few days and come back to major mud slinging.
TJ is right and so is SCQueen, Gala's commenting on someone thats sneaking back in instead of using her regular name. It's ok, just seems in unseemingly bad taste after the comments she made about us in her xanga site. NO ONE asked her to leave so its just strange that she should come to the blender with the same style in other names. Whats to hide??? (shame shame)
We all (me too) have been guilty of using other names. I remember the first time I wrote an angry poem and put it under BK. It just did not sound like me at all. People that know me, know what I use. There is no hiding written style as someone said and it's fun as well..ha. I've thought about confessing mine and then thought nawwwwwwww I'd just go invent more..ha! But then Gala did do a disclaimer and say that if you weren't using the blender boards to sting and bite with under other names the she was not talking to you.
Misti and Chris; This isn't about you. Why does everything have to be about you??? Why do you always come at Gala with your blunt cuts and sour puss poems. Chris; put something on the front page you can be proud of, instead of the tripe you are writing that bites the dust. Misti let it go and go on with your life, the crap will eat your soul inside out. Forgive and forget and go on for Gods sake. We got a bunch of terrorist to look for, who needs this.
Gala has and continues to be a driving force here and the person you can always go to with anything. She was talking to one person with this and she knows who she is. The rest of you are major railroading. (You should apologize!)
Just my two cents worth.
bk
Misti ~ In response to your email to me that just read 'it ain't coming from Texas either'...was that in response to the comment I posted to Just Some Girl?
Just Curious why you'd be answering FOR her if you're NOT her?? And why not post it here? If you're NOT her that is.
"scqueen"...
I don't have anything to prove to you or anybody else at this community. Get a GRIP.
Rememeber that old saying 'The guilty dog barks first'?
Well, I think it was always looking for a fight too.
Enough said.
Or "remember"...perhaps. I'm not a dog and I'm not guilty. You can't convict me. This isn't a court. You're very, very small/petty/full of shit. 'Nuff said.
BK....TJ....SC....
Thanks ladies...but please. This is not new. And I don't want to see anyone get trashed over me. Your support means a lot, truly.
Gala
And Holly girl?
Enjoyed reading your stuff. Glad you weren't scared off by the howling.
Thanks Ali, Violet, for keeping it going.
And Kev? Loved Grail sir...you have a way!
Gala
thanks taboo
lol as a definite multi ummm i jus want everyone to realize how like a woman this site truly is... lol... it kinda warms and waxes with the moon, it can be friendly and affectionate and get a nice case of pms too... lol... but i love it anyways
love to you all
it dosent matter
lost4me
greysky
another
jack
plus a few i cant remember
and my most recent
catharses
Sati~ Thank's a lot! I wasn't sure i liked my format... but i needed to write something to get the feelings out, you know? :-)
Gala, I admire your talent and your writings and your status as a "vetran" blenderite. I am sorry that there is such conflict today. Would it be a pain to ask for the scoop on why you and Misti don't get along? I have nothing but respect for both of you... you're both talented women... why is the blender to small for you both to breath in? Just curious.
Okay, okay...enough already. Galadrial the Good and Blameless has weighed in, so we can all stop now. (Thanks for calling back the troops, Lisa.)
One other thing:
scqueen, you're barking up the wrong tree, girl. Trust me.
It just amazes me how petty and catty all of this can get--and how quickly. Everyone makes some valid points, but the bottom line is that if this unnamed person decided to come back to the Blender under a different identity, SO FREAKIN' WHAT! That's what's great about the Internet.
Last question:
Who started all of this in the first place today? Hmm...
Violet?
Why are you assuming that I was talking about Misti? I know she loves to be the bride at every wedding, and the corpse at every funeral, but honestly, I don't know why she went off like that. Lately, if I say I have a blister on my foot, i am accused of blaming them for it somehow. Paranoia is not pretty.
C'est la vie.
Gala
To all concerned:
In the words of Rodney King:
"Can't we get along? Can't we all just get along?"
wow... i guess i was confused... sorry Gala! i meant no harm... just was unsure as to what the big hoopla was about.
this is crazy stuff! one complaint as to the workings of the blender... that like all blenders has a bug or two... and voila! instant insanity. well, just so you know... i'm not bent out of shape over anything. i'll go back to my cheesy ramblings and poetry now! Have a lovely day! :-)
Oh, gosh! Oh, golly! (wringing hands, all wide-eyed and innocent and effusive like Julia Roberts)...I'm soooo ashamed of myself! I had NO idea that Gala the Good wasn't directing her venom at me and Chris. No, Gala the Good, I don't want to be the bride/corpse/spotlit starlet, really, I don't! Please forgive.
(puke)
Just a thought (Written By Radiohead)
There are better things, to talk about
Be constructive, bear witness
There are better things, we can use
Be constructive, with your blues
Even when he turn the water blues
Even when you turn the water green...
Why don't you quiet down? (x4)
Little_Blue_Man
Who me? Filled with raging hormones?... HEY! I RESEMBLE that remark...lol! If you want to see some of my stuff that has nothing to do with love... go to Xanga.com and look for Aqua_Lady on there. (Yes.. I have the same name on both...easier for me to remember "who I am" on the net...LOL!
Enter the Tanqueray Cowboy, cursing, as he unwittingly parachutes into yet another gruesome fire-fight:
"Hey Y'all..."
(ducks)
"just wanted to... "
(dives for cover)
"...thank those of you who commented on my stuff."
(something rockets by, dangerously close)
"Michael T( Parenthetically), your stuff rocks! Gala... "
(another vitriolic explosion shakes the plaster from the ceiling)
"...some really intense but excellent stuff. Echo, your..."
(once again dives to safety)
"your contributions are, as always, insightful and touching.
Kudos to Kevin, Stephen, Violet and others..."
(more sounds of battle raging, getting ever closer)
"I'd love to stay and chat, but... "
(leaps to grab the skid of a departing helicopter)
"I can see everyone's kind of busy right now."
jack, greysky, it doesn't matter:
ROTFLMAO!! Couldn't help but laugh at your likening of The Blender to women! I suppose as a woman I should be offended - but can't stop laughing long enough to chide you. (Besides - it has that truthful ring to it) We women can be catty creatures - there's no denying that. Just wanted to say thanks for the laughs which have been few and far between lately. TTFN...
Tanq!
That was perfect.
You sir, are precious!
Love, Gala
Just to let you all know I am done with my posting on this site.