From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=499">Hedvig</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Rhetoric's  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.16.11.19.3653">Something Wicked, This Way</a> I really loved this!<BR>
The entire piece was so well written and enjoyable to read.<BR>
My favorite parts are :  <BR>
"grab and cup the head of hair<BR>
twist and tilt so lips meet square"<BR>
 -  I liked the wording as it is vividly descriptive in a new way.<BR>
Also liked : <BR>
"sink and swim in words meant to disarm<BR>
thoughts carve lust, stemmed from charm"<BR>
Very Creative...<BR>
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Randy1's    <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.15.23.50.2251">Fountain of Love</a> <BR>
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The style and form is unique and witty.  A very descriptive story-like poem.  It inspires me to write something as a bump to this piece.  <BR>
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Beyond Different's   <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.16.00.15.22941">To "Jughead" at Christmas, 15 Years Later</a> is Beautifully Nostalgic....  Reminds me of how the Holidays can be difficult for those who are missing someone... <BR>
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Galadrial's  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.16.11.20.4721">tinybits</a> has managed to capture a difficult concept so well.  The internet has become fertile ground for words to be misconstrued into intense feelings that are often not reciprocated when two people finally meet. It is ripe with opportunities to fall deeply for emotionally charged phrases. <BR>
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bp's    <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.16.12.18.8939">eternity</a>  Nice Contemplation.<BR>
Fortunately there are some religions that espouse the teachings that eternal paradise will be on the earth rather than in heaven... under such circumstances, your concerns here would be realized for eternity.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Michael T ~ Sometimes there ain't nuthin in the world better'n a country song to soothe yer soul. Don't ya'll boys in WA n OR drive them F150's too? No matter where we go, the Southern in us is always just below the surface :-) Thanks for  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.17.03.23.12117">Lonestar State</a>  made me happy today.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=506">Sage</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

To B.K. - Thanks for your comment.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Merci to you, Hedvig!!<BR>
What a great compliment.  <BR>
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I was actually thinking of offering that piece up to the workshopping Gods if they deem it fit for judgement.<BR>
I have been playing with those words for a while and I am not sure the tone is strong enough.<BR>
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Whatta Think, ya'll?<BR>
I am open for criticism..<BR>
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Rhetty-Rhet Ricardo
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Rhet, m' lady, you are brave!!  You've opened the gates (wide) for just about anything!!<BR>
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Speaking of romance, I saw "Vanilla Sky" and thought it was the saddest love story!! Has anyone else seen it??  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Sage~<BR>
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*smile* I love your bump...Thanks!!<BR>
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Love and careml eyes, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Just Some Girl ~<BR>
And I say:<BR>
Bravo, dear girl.  <BR>
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Devoted Disciple to The Blender of Love Prophets,<BR>
Jennifer (I am TOO young to read such words) wink...wink<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=48">Laurel Ahlfeld</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

~*~Sage~*~ Wow!! <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.15.23.16.8950">The Tar Oiled Sky</a> was amazing. You have such a gift with words. I was completely caught up in the mood. <BR>
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~*~Ali~*~ Thanks so much! I simply loved <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.15.22.18.25">Glows in the Dark</a>!! For the first time in days I giggled and felt giddy when I read that. Great work!<BR>
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~*~scqueen~*~ Thank you as well!! <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.16.11.36.18466">Get Your Flu Shots</a> was soooo cute! It made even the ickies sound fun! And the imagery in <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.16.19.58.14099">Lounging</a> was so vivid! Bravo!<BR>
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~*~B.K.~*~ After reading <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.16.20.15.25369">To Love</a>, something happened that is quite unusual. I was left speechless...<BR>
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love always,<BR>
Laurel
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Rhet~<BR>
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I love Fiona Apple...*smile* Great song you picked, too! =)<BR>
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Love and carmel colored eyes, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Laurel~<BR>
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*big smile* Thank you so much! I'm glad that you liked...=)<BR>
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Love and carmel colored eyes, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Ali ~ Don't know if anyone has ever told you this...but I happen to love the things you think of for your signatures each day. It's like an extra ooomph in my day to see what you've come up with and how it relates to the immediate season. So never stop with your 'Love and.....' Ok?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

scqueen~ <BR>
*smile* Thank you...I will never stop doing the Love and *blank*...they're just fun! =) Thanks!! <BR>
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Love and quiet beauty, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Madison and Laurel; Thank you both, It needs a bit of tweaking but it's one of my favs that I have written lately.<BR>
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Mark; Thanks for sharing <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.17.18.46.24282">"A Poet's Advice"</a><BR>
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musicalduck; likewise the Incubus poem is great! <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2001.12.17.18.02.17522">Echo</a><BR>
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Rhet Darlin, You and 'Just Some Girl,' need one of the xmas signs that I have that says "Be Naughty, Save Santa The Trip."<BR>
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SCQueen; Glad to see you back again. Hope you are feeling better and I loved 'lounging' and 'Get Your Flu Shots.' Ugh I hate needles..HA! <BR>
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bk<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Chris...<BR>
How freakish that you posted Tribe TONIGHT of all nights.  We just finished watching Bamboozled (A Spike Lee Joint) and are feeling quite humble with ou societal fuck-ups held to the mirror.  Good song, good group.  <BR>
Jen<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Michael T~<BR>
Whew, boy, you done good!<BR>
translation: I love your latest. Chris and I watched "Pure Country" on Friday night. George Strait can get away with quite a lot. I don't care if he doesn't write his own songs. I'll always love "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?" and all his other hits. But the George Strait reference is not the only reason I love your Lone Star poem. Your sense of humor is stellar. And you choose your words carefully. I like that in a writer.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

"To be nobody-but-yourself (in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else) means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting."<BR>
ee cummings - posted by Mark<BR>
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Damn, isn't THAT the truth?  Life would be so much easier if being nobody-but-yourself wasn't so hard!  Reminds me to be humble.<BR>
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Jen<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Michael T (scootin' a boot) ~<BR>
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Don't worry about that F150, son.  Just let us know 'fore you go buying a 350 dualie diesel long-bed crew-cab with ranch bumper and a toolbox in back...<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Tanq ~<BR>
have you ever seen the movie Blazing Saddles (I think everyone has seen that gem)?  There is a part in the church when the Town of Rock Ridge is trying to figure out what to do about the new Sheriff.  Well, everyone in that town is named Johnson.  So, the dialogue is like this: Howard Johnson is right; we should all listen to Amos Johnson; and I agree with Andy Johnson; etc. <BR>
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Well, Misti Lake is right!  You do have a wonderful sense of humor (among OTHER talents, I'm sure).  That Misti has some fancy ideas, but she is a Texan, so she ain't too bad.<BR>
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Ok...I am really done for the night.  I feel as if I have hogged the board these past hours.<BR>
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Rhetty-Rhet Raccoon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 17 December 2001<P>

Now lookee here, Missy...<BR>
Whadda ya mean, fancy ideas? I bet I can drink you under the table any day of the week! And the best western ever made is "High Noon," starrin' Gary Cooper. "The Searchers" starrin' John Wayne is a close second. And I'm a sharp shooter! I got myself a sharp shooter medal when I was target shootin' with my M16 at Fort Jackson! And I look good in Levis! And I know how to bargain shop! And I make a mean bowl of chili! Uh huh. Oooh yeah.<BR>
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:)Misti Moo Moo (an old moniker)
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