From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=437">Inversion</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Snow,<BR>
Hazel Vision is a great shot of emotion. Thanks for sharing.<BR>
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Inversion
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

OK, squeen, since you got so excited, I had a little play about, using the images I get most comments on.<BR>
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If anyone else is interested with product different to what I've made, let me know, I can change things...<BR>
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http://www.cafepress.com/deevaa<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

B.K. ~<BR>
You newest, Erotic Pink Think, probably isn't supposed to make me laugh...but it did.  The band XTC has a song called Pink Thing...and when I saw your entry, I couldn't get that song out of my mind.  Have you heard the song? Well, I do like your poem...even if it does remind me of a "pink thing".  Sorry, smut has gotten the best of me this morning!<BR>
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Darlin Rhet
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Rhet Darlin; I meant it to be funny. You picked up my exact thoughts. No, haven't heard that group, just trying to keep a smile on the most wonderful man's face. He's My Hero, in a horrible foreign country fighting to keep our Freedom. <BR>
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I haven't had time to read much you all, I just post and run lately but I promise to come back and comment soon. Keep up all the good work and know I love you all.<BR>
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bk 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Derelict Daisy, Blonde Victim, etc ~<BR>
www.hypnotic.com (register and watch "Tokyo Breakfast") <BR>
Tokyo Breakfast - interesting.  I am concerned about the cultural significance?  Either you have a varied sense of humor or your are way off target in what constitutes quality cinematic endeavors. I am just not sure about you.<BR>
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Rhet
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

ChildQueenFree:<BR>
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Wow. So sad...but powerful was your letter.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Harem and Any Others that feel the same; You know, you try way to hard and go way overboard. I do too at times so I recognize the symptoms HA. But here's what I think about it. Go a bit slower, don't fill the boards with five and six poems a day. Take it slow let everyone get to know you slowly. Don't beg or whine and hold back a bit, for god sakes have some pride quit telling us what to do or what to like or not like. I know I do a lot of belly flops, but I just get over the sting and come up and try something different..HA I really could care less who likes or does not like my writing or me for that matter, I do it for me and for him. He never comments on which ones he likes or does not like and do you think I ever ask? If he says anything I beam, if nothing, I just try harder or find a different way to go. But beg, only for him to say hes ok. Just buck up woman, quit whining and try something different. As for cliques, ha, we all take shots at one another and get mad but we know that it's like everything else, it changes with the moons phases and the PMS will go away. Even Jack admits to PMS..HA Right Jack. HA (so watch now everyone will post six poems each and stick their fingers up at me..ha ha ha right Misti. HA  (We love this place or we would not keep coming here.)Sigh.<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=488">Rhosymedre</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Hello to Blenderites. I am new to the board, but not new to the site.  I have been visiting for some time and hope to gain enough courage to post soon.  Thank you for a lovely opportunity and great poetry!  Rhos
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Harem/Tangerine/Charade/Taboo/BettyBoop et al ~<BR>
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People should try to be themselves while at the same time try to display a large portion of public decorum. Part of being 'liked and accepted' is to pay attention to the reaction we cause in other people. Their reactions to what we say, do , write, etc. and adjusting ourselves to make people as comfortable with us as possible (if that is our goal), while still retaining our personality. Sometimes it's not possible to do that, so you find new friends, join new groups, and hope you find people that suit you better. One can't blame the individual or group for not accepting a person as they've presented themself, only adapt or relocate. The important thing is...listen, learn, and understand. Perhaps you've misunderstood a few things (such as the Blender Keeper's comments and that of some others). Regardless, keep in mind that this is a virtual community, and the opinions expressed here should have little bearing on your ultimate choices. That is one of the very few positive aspects of internet involvement...you don't have to 'take it with you'.<BR>
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For what it's worth...<BR>
-TJ<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

bp ~ WOW! <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.11.08.12.53.29273">Passion's Dance</a>was incredibly arousing! Please sir, may I have another?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Guys, please keep blender metadiscussion on the board, not as new poetry?  (Nuthin' Personal, Tangerine, but <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.11.08.14.31.32703">I Am Not Alone</a> isn't much of a poem or prose work...)  Though I do appreciate the view people have of the blender, namely the quote from Tex, the talk needs to stay on the 'board.<BR>
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And I'm surprised you see the board as so hostile.  It's rare to see negative comments on poetry, or even constructive criticism, usually poems that don't strike a chord are ignored.  And while there's the intermitent feud, most people are very friendly and supportive here. As far as I can tell.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

I did not come here for acceptance or love.<BR>
I have plenty of that from my family, friends, and fiancee.<BR>
I also have plenty of that from within myself, and my higher power.<BR>
But, staying where the atmosphere is negative and gloomy is not good for anyone with a very positive and happy aura.<BR>
The blender served its purpose in my life, for the time that I needed it.  I have outgrown it.<BR>
I have also learned, as you put it.... that negativity due to personality conflicts or whatever is best avoided....<BR>
Changing ones way or style of writing to soothe the jealousy of others, or to appease their anger, is not my idea of true writing with fulfillment of soul.<BR>
a GOOD EXAMPLE of what I am trying to say is :::<BR>
My short story, "Slow Comfortable Screw", has had tremendous reviews on two other sights.  It is already at the top ten after only one week of reviews.  And yet one of the readers, a man named David, sent an e-mail to me asking me to change the name of this work, because he is offended by it.  I spoke to the owners of the site, who told me that to change the name would ruin the whole effect of the story.<BR>
I just ignore him..... everyone else likes it....<BR>
~ ~ ~ ~ ~<BR>
I vibrate on a different level than most of the people who are irritated by my presence....<BR>
I have found new sites to write at, and so I have outgrown my need for the blender...<BR>
I cannot be creative under stressful circumstances or negative feelings.  I am not alone in those feelings about this place - see for yourself below :<BR>
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A final tribute to the blender can be read at XANGA under<BR>
Tex_69  under his September 26, 2001 entry.... where he wrote :<BR>
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Go to http://www.loveblender.com for the best love poetry in the universe.<BR>
 It will astound you. You may even find your true love there. Don't go on the Board, though.<BR>
 The Blender regulars will chew you up and spew you out.<BR>
 They're a vicious lot. The ringleader seems to be some chic who calls herself "Gala"---<BR>
she bitches about nada, and her poetry isn't that enticing. <BR>
But there is some real promise there. I promise.<BR>
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Evidently Tex felt a negative aura here as well......<BR>
I am not alone.....<BR>
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~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Harem?<BR>
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            Please in the future keep your mitts off my name. You are no sterling exmaple of female virtue yourself ducks.<BR>
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                                     Gala
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Gala; Woman I don't know about you..ha The power of words, what can I tell you..ha If poor ole tex only knew what a real terrorist you are he'd be in shock, but we won't tell him right...NA <BR>
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Hey Tex: It's TJ that will bite your head off and have you for breakfast and Misti will do a Tex Mex dance on your poor spine and there's always SCQueen, she'll probably kung fu you into next xmas and Rhet Darlin knows all about ginsu carving knives and well now if you get me mad enough hummmmm I will do Indian war chants and scalp you..HA <BR>
Vicious bunch here..snicker (yeah right) <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

 Rhosymedre  ~<BR>
Curious...did you take your name from the the Welsh (I think) Church Parrish?  It is an interesting name...not likely to be a birth name.  I was wondering if you are of Brit/Irish/Welsh heritage.<BR>
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B.K. ~<BR>
Yep...my experience with sushi has taught me a thing or two about Japanese cutlery!! He he<BR>
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Harem ~<BR>
I don't know what is wrong.  I thought you were glad to be back!  I am sure many of us were happy to see you back - even as Taboo/Charade/etc.  Are you upset cuz some of your works aren't getting enough praise?  We all come here for different reasons - praise is a great perk, but that's not all, is it?  You know how things are here - certain "moods" influence what gets comments.  Sometimes we are happy - so happy stuff gets all the kudos.  Other times, when the blender is down... the sad stuff is talked about.  You just shared some really personal stuff about Dark Angel...most of us felt your pain...and some even commented.  Is that not a feeling that you want - comradery?  I guess I just hate to see anyone feel that they don't receive enough praise...it really isn't about that.<BR>
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Rhetoric
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Gosh, its tough being the only nice person in a board full of wenches, vixen's and  vicious bitches.<BR>
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*sweet smile*<BR>
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God, I've been here 4yrs, I post stuff that doesn't ever get commented on, and sometimes its the stuff that is least talked about that makes the cover, that's just the way it is... get over it and you'll be just fine.  This is a site for poetry not a popularity contest.<BR>
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If you are moving on, do it already, I don't need to know why...  I personally don't like the drama queen act.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Hahahaaaaaaa!!!! I was eating my GrapeNutO's when I read what I'm more likely to have for breakfast! LOL! Yup, you're right BK, people's heads are the breakfast of CHAMPIONS! OMG! I am still laughing! (and wiping off my screen) You're the greatest, girl! <BR>
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I DO spend half my life working with people whose thoughts and actions are slightly left of center. I deal with pathos and psycological 'events' every day, 12 hours a day. I am an officer / counsellor, trained to see beyond the struggles and gropings of troubled people and bring light to the core of the problem. I do recognize 'faulty thinking' and conditions of mental health. I firmly believe in the inherent and equal worth of every human and strive to always show respect to people while still getting my message across.<BR>
.....and I REALLY like BREAKFAST! LOL! Have a wonderful day, Blenderites, 'cause it's all how you make it!<BR>
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-Teej<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=338">lill_hugz</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

JON~ aww.. thanx. I read your poem MINORS. Simple but impressive ...hehehe *smiles* 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Rhosymedre ~ welcome!! And please DO get up the courage to post here. Often. You just need a touch of talent, plenty of backbone, and a brain. You sound like you may posses those qualities! And I love your name. How do you pronounce it? And like Rhet asks...where'd it come from?<BR>
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Lookin' forward to reading you! (and don't worry, I already had breakfast!<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Just for the hell of it, I just visited Tex 69's xanga...Jesus girl, you do go for some classy types, don't you?<BR>
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And oh yeah---he's qualified to comment on poetry, I'm sure.<BR>
Ringleader? Last time I checked, this was Kirk's crib. We are guests...so why don't you try acting like a lady, instead of a harridan?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=488">Rhosymedre</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Thanks for the comments on the name!  You are correct that it is not my given name, rather, Rhosymedre is the name of a 19th century hymntune.  It is one of my favorites, and the screen names of Blender folk are so unique that I just had to find something equally unique and expressive. I think the name evokes tranquility and musicality, which I hope gives a glimpse of my personality. It is pronounced<BR>
Rhos-meh-druh, with the accent on the second syllable. My hope is to make music with words in the coming months and I am looking forward to some constructive criticism and comments.  I have never written much, but have often had the creative urge to do so.  Although I have observed some of the periodic lunar uproar on the Blender, things always seem to wax eloquent again, and I am sure that this place will always be, to quote Martha S.,  a good thing!   
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Gala~<BR>
I just now noticed the new poem you submitted. I'm honored to have inspired it! Don't I know THAT feeling all too well. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=254">chris</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Look, I'll be the first to admit that I've been a part of the past rancor on this Board, but, Harem, c'mon.... I've found that people are generally decent here. And if they're not it's usually for a reason. Saying that the "blender served its purpose in my life, for the time that I needed it" is somewhat self-serving, dontcha think? If that's the attitude that one takes about a website or message board, then they shouldn't expect much from it in return.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=299">sweetness</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Madison- I loved "Mixed Media".....and BP "Passion's Dance" was great...very evocative, both poems....I got all warm and tingly reading them, thanks for putting a sweet idea into my head.....<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Um...Deevaa ~ LOL! Um, excuse me, mistress, but you were the scariest of us all when I first showed up at the Blender! Heeeheeeeeeeeee!! If I hadn't had Gala explain a bit about you, I swear, I would have had you out for 'breakfast' and you would have drop kicked me in the mouth! LOL!! OMG! *smiles sweetly* she says! Hahahahaaaa!! I LOVE you Deevaa!!<BR>
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Oh, and I kinda agree with this:<BR>
"If you are moving on, do it already, I don't need to know why... I personally don't like the drama queen act." but I'd add..."If you plan to stay, hold your piece and show us your pen!(in modest amounts)" <BR>
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Been here waaaay too much today...<BR>
-Teej<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

*raises an eyebrow*<BR>
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Gala explained 'a bit about me' huh? oh yes, do tell... (don't trust Gala, haven't you heard about sneaky fairy types?)<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Blue Denim~<BR>
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I love 'Living for Monday'...Made me smile...Great poem...=)<BR>
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Love and lingering light, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 8 November 2001<P>

Nice ones today ~ Madi <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.11.08.14.29.26399">mixed media</a> and TJ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.11.08.03.50.24882">Greenlake Strangers</a>!<BR>
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BK ~ you are hilarious. Yoga I know about, but kung fu? I'm more likely to kick somebody into New Year's with an attitude :-0<BR>
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And pssst everybody ~ Deeva is too a drama queen :-) shhhh!
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