From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1014">Daniela</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

The movie "Talk to her" was really good -- just saw it tonight.  It is spooky, yes, and a real in depth exploration of human psychology and social boundaries, right vs wrong, but yes, it's original and one of a kind.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Zero Love - thanks
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Jon – Just A Little More is beautiful
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=776">Walking Contradiction</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

I would just like to thank everyone for their praise and appreciation for my work.<BR>
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I'm sorry I don't get much time to comment but hopefully that'll all change soon.<BR>
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Merry Xmas to all,<BR>
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Wlk Cont.<BR>
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-x-x-x-
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1076">Richard E. Murphy</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Rainbow Chaser....hang in there.  I've been there regarding the relationship area.  My advise: Be yourself and totally honest with others, and trust in yourself.  There is enough game playing and trickery in life and relationships.  Your special someone is out there...just waiting.  If you want to read about difficulties in relationships, read my first entry to the Blender: Linkcode: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.12.18.14.52.23149">Forever Deep in My Heart</a><BR>
Title:  "Deep in my Heart".  I wish you happiness, peace, and joy, during the holidays.  Kind Regards, Richard Murphy 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Rhet, Rhet, Rhet, I loved <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.12.19.15.53.32120">re-run</a>... it was amazing! I remain your biggest fan, and I miss seeing those regular posts. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

I must say that I posted the above comment before I had read Daniela's... I had no intention of sounding like "The Dueling Rhet Fans." Ugh!! That WOULD make a good name for a folky-pop-punk band!!!<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=985">elocution</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Well Rhet I will have to toss my hat into the ring also--your last post--re-run was sooooo good!  I must think of a good name for your fan club!!!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Daniela and Just Some Girl...thanks a mile-wide smile! Two congrats in 2 days - I think those odds are pretty good considering the audience! I honestly am shocked this made the radar for anyone here.<BR>
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As for The Blender at large...I fear that my personal (can cross-country strangers really be characterized as personal?) entanglements have soured the spirit of my posts and how they are received. I do admit a secret smile when I know that some far-off madman pays such close attention to me. It is almost warm in its horror! However, I hope that when it is all said and done, I can honestly feel as though I have added to the collective body of work here. Rather than made its pages a nusance for most to even encounter. <BR>
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Just Some Girl...of all the compliments I have gotten in this medium, yours have meant the world to me. I consider your voice to be the one that I strive to emulate the most! There is some real talent here and I count you very high on that list. Yet, it seems that the poets that I seek out the most here, have stopped posting with such regularity...<BR>
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Madi, Misti, Teej, Gala, BK, Tanq, squeen, Kev, Stephen, Michael T, jack, violet, deevaa (in her own medium), echolocation, blue sky to your clouds, and even unchained b4 that got weird...the list goes on (much longer, but I realized I was naming nearly everyone here.<BR>
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You guys (and some others) have been the meat of this place for a while. New poets have come, gone, and come back again - but you remain here with Kirk!  Well Done.<BR>
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Have a Great Holiday Folks. I will be patting my jolly belly here in WV. Rhet
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Thank you, Rhett!!! <BR>
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As I always say, I can't write when I'm happily in the throws of love!!  (Not that it's stellar any other time!!)<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Whitney, Just wanted to see if everything was OK......  Thinking of you and wishing you the best.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Richard~ welcome to Blender. I hope to read more of your work.<BR>
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Jon~ From the female standpoint, it is always the dream to see the prince come into view for someone. It is a treat to think you are that prince for some little gal. Thanks for sharing. I am glad to see how you have evolved since joining Blender.<BR>
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CryingShame~ Glad to see you checking in. I was beginning to wonder and worry about ya a bit.<BR>
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Rhett~ It is great to see you share so openly here. I liked re-run for that extra bit of sharing -- the flutter beats. I got a bad cold Thanksgiving that is just now letting go of me. Sorry not to feel like meeting with you, B.K., Savannah and others from this. It also sidelined time with family and others, so I'm not whimping out on ya. I'll be around for a spring fling if ya want to try and manage one. I've gotten the best medical news I've had in twelve years, so it is a real time to celebrate for me.<BR>
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dee~ I am really moved by your Christmas contribution. It is a real classic I hope I can encourage lots of friends to see. I hope all went well with the new home.<BR>
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Bri/Lauren~ I see a real future for you in writing if you continue to pursue expressing yourself as you have. I've read your Blender account and also your xanga account. Take care, dear poet. You have something to say that will help others. Thanks for sharing.<BR>
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Misti~ I am still filled with visions of you celebrating Thanksgiving. It was a real treat for me to read you board posts on the preparations when I was having to cancel plans at the same time. I celebrated some vicariously thru you -- thanks!! I hope your Christmas holidays are merry. I think you and Chris have both given each the best gifts ever of each other. I believe the two of you have made a great creative team. All the best to you in the coming year.<BR>
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I have genuinely enjoyed the real feeling of community and sharing on the board this month ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Cire~ I definitely want to read more of your work. Welcome to Blender ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1076">Richard E. Murphy</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Greetings fellow "Blenders"!  I'm going out on a limb here by submitting a second poem.  When I submitted my first poem "Forever Deep in my Heart" and asked for feedback, I received none so I'm assuming it wasn't received very well.  So...we'll try again. Hope you enjoy "Something About You".  Happy Holidays! Richard<BR>
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Linkcode: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.12.20.12.31.15916">Something About You</a> <BR>
Something About You<BR>
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Linkcode: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.12.18.14.52.23149">Forever Deep in My Heart</a> <BR>
Forever Deep in My Heart<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1076">Richard E. Murphy</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Hello Rennie Lorca!  Just after sending my "No one read my poem and provided feedback" note to the Blender Board....I found your nice "welcome" note. My typical timing. However,  A million thanks for the kind welcome.  I wish you much meriment during the holidays.               Sincere Regards, Richard 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Richard~ when I don't get feedback enough at times, I go talk to A.L.I.C.E. Her answers and comments are about as convoluted as some of my poetry, but she at least "remembers" me when I visit her. It takes time to get feedback here, especially around the busy holidays, so give yourself some time to get comfortable at Blender. I have genuinely enjoyed the site since 1997. I try to read everything posted, but don't always get a chance to comment like I would like to ... so I read the entire accounts of each poster as I am able in order to get a general feel for their work as a whole, and comment on really exceptional lines that I wish I had written. Your work as a whole represents great yearning. I hope that love works out for you without mutual pain for any others involved. We grow, we grow apart, we grow up and reap the benefits when we're honest about love ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Rhet~<BR>
Thank you. I was just thinking how much I enjoyed the Board a couple of years ago. To be honest, I don't try to keep up with all the new people. I rarely read the poems here unless a title jumps out at me or unless it's written by a writer I've known and respected for awhile, like galadrial and scqueen and kevin urenda and deevaa. I also enjoy reading violet's stuff, and jenna holland's poems always kick ass. There are a few other favorites but those are the main ones. I miss zOe...that girl kicked ass. And shadygirl! <BR>
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Yeah, that professor from West Virginia is one strange dude. Academia and unrequited love have really screwed him up royally. He loves badgering and belittling people but he never submits anything original, just quotes and links. I'm sorry that he followed you here. But your work and posts definitely stand on their own. Don't worry about it. Maybe he'll find a coed or some other tabula rasa waiting to be scrawled upon and leave us in peace. We can only hope.<BR>
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Rennie, thank you so much for those kind words. I can't wait for the holidaze to be over. Ugghhh...I've spent way too much money. But yes...Chris is the best and I am lucky to be married to him. Have you gone to my website and seen our photos? There's a link to the Thanksgiving page Chris made, complete with Thanksgiving photos. I hope your holidays are everything they should be, filled with love and laughter and good food. Take care of yourself, lady.<BR>
(((((HUGS))))))))<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.12.20.13.26.23567">THE O IN XOXO</a><BR>
p.s. awesome poem, I enjoyed reading it!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Cire~ forgive me, I remember you now since Dust and Ashes. Glad to see you here again. You've written some captivating lines. I've just read your newest post.<BR>
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Misti~ Merry Merry! and Happy Happy! to you and Chris ..... Rennie<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1077">Cire Nehtrow</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Dear Rennie,<BR>
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Thank you, I am flattered by your comments, and also that you remember "Dust and Ashes" from way back when.<BR>
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I haven't had a chance to read much as I just hit the site yesterday, but I loved <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.08.11.17.39.19641">THE BACKYARD BRIGANTINE</a>.<BR>
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Thanks again to you and others who wrote compliments.  I am enjoying reading all the good works on the site.<BR>
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Happy Holidays to All,<BR>
Cire Nehtrow
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

I just wanted to let any of the newcomers know...please do not assume your works posted here go unnoticed or unappreciated because no one comments on them. I, myself, read some incredible stuff, words that cut to the core, and do not comment. There's various reasons for that. One, I have very limited time. Once I have spent time reading and/or posting, I have a million other things that need doing, so I don't comment often. Two, I am guilty of assuming others have the same intentions I do...ie: I don't post here to get feedback. Don't get me wrong, I like hearing what people have to say about my stuff (good OR bad) but that's not my motivation to get my stuff up here. I do it because I like logging on and seeing myself on the 'net. I'm an exhibitionist. With a twist. LOL!<BR>
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Anyway, don't let a lack of response stop you from doing what you like! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral, winter holiday, practiced within the most joyous traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, but with respect for the religious persuasion of others who choose to practice their own religion as well as those who choose not to practice a religion at all; plus...<BR>
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A fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically<BR>
uncomplicated recognition of the generally accepted calendar year 2003, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose<BR>
contributions have helped make our society great, without regard to the race, creed color, religious, or sexual preferences of the wishers.<BR>
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        *Disclaimer: This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal.  It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others and no responsibility for any<BR>
unintended emotional stress to those not caught up in the holiday spirit.  <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=801">Bridget O</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Rennie~ thank you so much your comments brightened my day, it was the best christams present ever to be complimented form such a writer as you. oh my after reading my xanga, i must sound like a dork lol i've been having problems lately, ignore them i'm usually a pretty grounded person. thank you again so much you dont know what it meant to me.<BR>
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Bridget
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Kase ~ All is well, thank you! I've just been cleaning this week like a whirling dervish, my parents are coming from SC and my sister & family from Texas, all late Monday afternoon. Thank God my husband is the chef of the family! Happiest holidays to you and Cole...(and send pictures when you can)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

RainbowChaser - am looking forward to reading your latest.  <BR>
-empy
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=545">Madi</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Gala ~ _o n l y_ if I get to be you.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">lulu</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

cornnia-<BR>
thanks you really made my day. it feels alot better to know im not the only one who feels like this. write me back plez <BR>
p.s. here a quote from a song that i really like-<BR>
"lately i feel dead inside, like all my guts have dried up and died"-alkaline trio's 'my little needle'<BR>
                                              LuLu 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 20 December 2002<P>

Rhet,<BR>
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Thanks for lumping ME in with that VERY select and very TALENTED group!  I'm always amazed when people read, much less LIKE, my stuff. Several of the people you mentioned, most notably MVR/Lake, are the reason _I_ came to the Blender.<BR>
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Yes, I mostly lurk these days.  That's just 'cus I really don't feel that I have much to contribute...  that's just a creative, where-I-am-in-my-life thing.  But I'm never far.  We'll see what the new year brings.<BR>
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Happy Holiday(s) to you and ALL the Blenderites,<BR>
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Pax,<BR>
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-tc
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