From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=660">Vishal</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Teej, I empathise, I too feel ruuff, who was the twit that decided we needed Monday mornings anyway, such a stupid day of the week!<BR>
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Vish
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=452">twinkle</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

snow - i really liked your two latest, esp "stolen".  i love your style! :)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Snow~ Stolen..absolutely fantastic! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Kindred...<BR>
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            Once In My Arms...that struck a chord...reminded me of another piece...lovely work.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=614">Lydia</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Thank you to those who commented on Ghost.  The friend I wrote it for enjoyed it as well - that was comforting.<BR>
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Akash, I found Unusual truth...to be an accurate portrayal of the mechanism that is breaking up. <BR>
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spaceman, wild crush is so wonderful and vibrant.<BR>
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Lydia 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=482">Sn0w</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

K.S..... as always your comments mean a lot to me..thank you. ... <BR>
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*smile* ~Jello.... always room for that ;-) <BR>
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~s 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Vishal~<BR>
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<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.05.13.08.51.25313">Ahh Hell</a>...Damn is that true! I so agree with the thoughts you expressed in that poem.  Thanks for writing that...*smile*<BR>
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Love and olive branches, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=684">Gudkarma</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

madi, and perhaps, deeva....and anyone else thats stalking me (heh)....<BR>
<BR>
started a new line of poems, i'd like your input...<BR>
its an actual, 'series' called A Soft History Of Love.<BR>
(yeah cheesy title, but thats what it is)<BR>
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A Soft History Of Love: 1<BR>
 <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.05.13.10.13.25517">A Soft History Of Love: 1</a><BR>
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A Soft History Of Love: 2<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.05.13.10.16.28070">A Soft History Of Love: 2</a> <BR>
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A Soft History Of Love: 3<BR>
 <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.05.13.10.19.29833">A Soft History Of Love: 3</a> 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Violet~<BR>
Just read<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.05.13.10.48.22997">Offering</a>and I have to say Muy Bueno, chica. I like it muchly.<BR>
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Speakin' of red lipstick...I splurged on M.A.C.'s Ruby Woo on Saturday. Wooohooo. I'm a M.A.C. junkie. <BR>
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I had an awesome Mother's Day, even though I'm not really a mother (just a bio mom). Chris gave me a $20 gift card to Hasting's (I got the "Jackie Brown" sndtrk cd and Ferlinghetti's Coney Island of the Mind), my mom gave me $30 to Wal-Mart (Faded Glory jeans for nine bucks...doesn't get much better than that)and my brother gave me a lavender rose. I'm too spoiled.<BR>
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Thanks to all for the kind words regarding As it is Written.<BR>
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Oh! Nerve Cowboy rejected me for the 2nd year in a row. I ripped the rejection letter in half. Chris says some writers actually save all their rejection letters. He really shouldn't encourage my pack rat tendencies.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Misti - I LOVE that soundtrack.  Across  110th Street is a kick-ass song.  If you like that one - get both Crooklyn Soundtracks - they are equally full of great 70's R&B and Funk tunes.  Talking about make-up...yeah, when I lived in Knoxville during grad school, there was a MAC counter in the big dept. store.  I went crazy...the foundation and lipsticks are so wonderful.  Now, I just have to stay away from all Aveda, Keihl, MAC, and Stila signs I see!<BR>
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Oh, and then there is Kate Spade.  I am really a spoiled brat who pretends to ignore all that girlie stuff (problem is: when you spend more on makeup and purses than you do on upkeep for your car...there is a problem)!<BR>
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Now you know the REAL me,  Rhet<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

BTW...Misti:<BR>
Your works posted here are freaking amazing.  I don't know if they are the same that you sent to the Cowboy, but what I have read of yours is honest, plainly-written, and clever.  You never try those tricks with words that makes your stuff sound like collegiate fluff (I am guilty of this).  You are like the Dorothy Parker of this site!  She said it like it was - and that is how I perceive your writing style.<BR>
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Maybe I am wrong.  Poetic "moods" change.  The established literati of this country may be in a more 1830's mood!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=644">wordley</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Hi Peeps,<BR>
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          Excuse any typo errors, just bought a new PC and it's a whole new ball of wax compared to the wife's I-mac.<BR>
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I couldn't help but WET my self reading Teej's adventures in Alco land (and the morning after!!!)...nice to know I'm not the only one who gets Bladdered!!!...Not had chance to read anything yet, but I'm sure i'll have some comments soon!!<BR>
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Wordley
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Violet~<BR>
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<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.05.13.10.48.22997">Offering</a>...Powerful writing.  It touched my heart...Beautiful job...*smile*<BR>
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Love and olive branches, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Ali~ thank you so much. I felt the memories tugging at me... you know how it goes. Your comment means a lot to me, as I admire and respect your work. Thanks again. ~Vi
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Violet...<BR>
I was actually hesitant to comment on your newest BECAUSE it was so powerful at dredging up past memories.  I don't like to think of me at ages 15-19 too often.  I have certainly learned from some mistakes and saw where I missed opportunities, but largely, that time represents a vast whole in my self-esteem.  When could it be worse in the life of a young girl to self-deprecate.<BR>
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Still a great piece, though<BR>
Jennifer
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Rhet~ You've been so quiet 'round this place, and I miss you. Thanks for your comment... it's funny, those years were so hard for me too, yet I still look back on them with some kind of fondness... I think they helped make me who I am today. When can I expect to see another one of your great poems? :-) 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Violet~<BR>
<BR>
Yes, I know how it goes.  *smile* Thank you, for saying that you like my work.<BR>
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Love and olive branches, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Galadrial<BR>
<BR>
Once In My Arms~  Glad it struck a cord....Thank you.<BR>
K.S.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

SnOw~<BR>
Jello~ .....always have to make room for that!<BR>
<BR>
K.S.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Wordley ~ Congrats on getting a PC! I never knew what the big hubaloo was over Macs vs. PC's. Just get a machine and be done with it, I always said! One time I said that to a Mac owner and he never spoke to me again. Huh. Oh, well. Anyway, Wordley...I'm hoping that poem you wrote was only inspired by my drunkeness and not an attempt at describing who I may be! LOL!! Cause I was thinking, the only thing that's similar is that on Sunday's I feel super guilty sitting in church knowing I tore things up the night before! Ha! (actually, I don't drink very often, but when I do, I do it big time)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=752">somedaysoon</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

~gudkarma... wow, i really liked your series "A Soft History of Love"... is there going to be more??  hmmmm.... this could get interesting...<BR>
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~somedaysoon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">TJ Holland</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

somedaysoon ~ you should check out gudkarma's web site! It's awesome, and if you liked what he posted here, you will get a whole lot more of what you like! I spent three hours at his site and still didn't see it all. I LOVED it!! <BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Ok you all, my son's interview on NPR air's today on the "All Things Considered," show. So if you get a chance listen or go to npr.org and the audio will be on line after 10pm EST. (Proud Mama here!!! YES!)<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

BK, find the exact link and post it here! (I'm not even sure what your son's name is!)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Ok well, I hate the name he uses for this but the interview is called "Twisted Online Karaoke." Robert Siegel speaks with "Pimp Daddy Supreme" (not his real name) (thank god, says MOM) I am half asleep (too many hopspital visits) and could not figure how to do it but www.npr.org is where it's at and www.singingdictionary.com or dictionaraoke.org is the web site.<BR>
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bk 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=436">Jon</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Max and Cyan~I would thank you both individually but I would basically be saying this to the both of you;<BR>
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I deeply admire your work.<BR>
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Take care and all that admiration stuff.<BR>
<BR>
-Jon
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=754">urbntofu</a><BR>
Date: 13 May 2002<P>

Ali~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.05.11.17.55.4514">A Daydream</a>... can you describe my situation even more? I think not! this piece grasps my heart tight and is obviously not letting go... thank you for describing the feeling that I never could. (o=
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