From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Madi ~ '7:30 a.m. walks in through the blinds with intention'<BR>
love that line. Been missing you! <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=801">Bridget O</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Angieubaldo~ I loved all of your most recent entries, but most of all "Super Hero" and "Consolation Prize" It's great to see more from you!!!<BR>
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Snow~ your daughter is in my thoughts, we all hope she'll be okay. Please keep us updated!<BR>
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~Bridget O
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Ali~ I enjoyed your "chocolate" piece. Every line and image had me going back and savoring again ... feeling the same satisfaction. Sorry, but I am not a chocolate fan. I take no detours straight to a great smile and willing body of the one I love. There are just not enough hours in this world for me to passionately burn with a lover, rather than consume  chocolate calories. I always like your work. This one punched buttons and lights a fire, so I'll share it :) ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

jack!~ Sailor, you are the passionate fella we all want to pull in and tuck into our memories somewhere. Somewhere there is a lover who wants you for all the wet and wild in your life, the real passion and experiences, will match you, but wants to grow and grow old with you. It is a real adventure seeing you on that journey. The romance and fantasy along the way are great as you create or relay them -- more! We'd lash you to the mast to keep you here and writing, but you'd enjoy that too much ;-) Stay safe, take care, does matter, my friend ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

angie~ True love never waivers. There can be arguments, misunderstandings, failure to communicate, or the fear of communication to drive a wedge or finish the need for each other. But really loving someone also brings such a great sense of security, relationship growth with willing partners, that there is a safe port in a real storm. There are musings, but not feelings of doubt deep down. Your "Consolation" prize was a powerful work written in very simple truthful words. I really liked it ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

B.K.~ You are always so upbeat and positive with your verses that I feel you would be a great friend and also a devoted lover. It is a treat to see you stick to that both on the submissions and comments. Distance is often necessary for me and who I love most. (survey:) Yes, I do feel love for more than one ... but feel absolute devotion to one. I relate to your work and positive attitude. I am sure you come pre-programmed with a smile and ready laugh. I am sure your darling really appreciates that maybe more than you realize. Then again, you may well realize it and that helps keep you so upbeat. Thanks for sharing it ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=22">angieubaldo</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Rennie and Bridget O-  Thanks for liking my poems... =&gt;<BR>
it really made my day....<BR>
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Angie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

gala~ I always enjoy how you realize the interesting connection between foreplay, food and how we passionately feast on each other. One note that passion is dwindling is when the meal becomes uninteresting in preparation, setting, anticipation and consumption. You may as well eat crumbs alone as dine at a too quiet table laden with the finest foods. You handle these pieces exceptionally well. I've enjoyed the food sequences in Fanny Hill and 9 1/2 Weeks and other books and movies as more erotic than first credited. Passion taking over a romantic meal shows a priority in passion I appreciate intensely. I look forward to more of these from you -- always have ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Misti~ Sluts is a real study in human sexuality. You have such a great handle on life and relating it in writing. I see more power to your writing all the time. Stay that course. You'll certainly make your mark in life. You don't hedge or sugar coat the rough edges. I like that ..... Rennie<BR>
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Bri-Lauren~ I see the same blooming in you. You have a keen eye for putting yourself and a loved one together in honest nature and making the image worth revisiting ... that translates into being published and craved as a person and poet. In checking the comments, I missed one from you to me. Your work was worth the time and praise whether you respect or care for my works or not. Thanks for your appreciation. I manage to please now and then. It is the same rush for me that it is for you when I do. Again, thanks ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Rennie~<BR>
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I am so happy that you liked that piece.  *smile*  Some feelings, some people--they are like noting else.  :)  Thank you for the lovely compliment, girl.  *big smile*<BR>
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Love and silver promise, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Sushi~ (from the survey): People have difference levels of response and tolerance to pain; and also to what they can handle in revelations of love, sex and romance. I would suspect you have difficulty in dealing with the pain of getting your butt kicked just about as much as dealing with what you can handle in sexual, sensual or romantic revelations. There is the psychology of someone constantly calling attention to that which they profess to dislike ... gives them a reason to revisit it. I am sure you know that truth. The need to dictate and control can be as bad or worse than anything exposed here. I have been a journalist, and enjoy calling attention to irony, manifestations, quirks since it helps me understand a bit deeper. I value honesty. I don't dislike your observations, they give me fodder for more observations of my own. This community loves to stimulate, but anything can get old. However, what is old to you may be the first view or new view by a new writers here ... or a new direction for experienced writers. A great many of us care and love intensely, therefore we are protective about the ones we love be they children or our lovers. We love, we express hurts and anger in words to vent rather than shoot bullets or drive daggers here. You are preaching to the choir here, IS. There ARE sites where you can help the "battle" against porn, abuse and the torture of children and those who need help. Why waste your efforts on those here not guilty of crimes? I appreciate your vigilence in wanting a better world where a person can feel good about themselves. But I am not (nor others here) so dense you need to beat me about the head and shoulders with your anger with porn ... THAT is also abuse. Submit good romantic works and lead by example if you need to feel you want to lead or teach here, please. That always worked well for me in learning environments. It is far more positive and inspiring to help steer writers in a good direction, no? ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

newfoundlove~ I like the power of <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.01.18.11.30.28403">better</a> ... it is definitely a good one on finding what works best for you instead of trying to become only a creature to please. Will be good to read you as you leave a past and work to build a better relationship ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

jessica~ We are all surrounded by those we wish would just go away: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.01.18.16.37.31771">the world goes round</a> so having them too near, attached to someone you truly care for can be a real challenge. May you find some peace, and even harmony finally, in this situation ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=482">Sn0w</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Rennie, <BR>
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if i may just say.. that after reading your comment to Sushi, i am rather impressed by you. <BR>
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my daughter has a concussion, neck spasms, stitches up and down both arms and on her knees. <BR>
however, nothing more serious thank god. for crossing a 4 lane road, hitting a power pole and wrapping the car around a tree, i'd say her guardian angels where with her. thank you to those that cared. <BR>
i only wish this meant she didn't leave for kuwait, but no such luck. (can't blame me for hoping) <BR>
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snow
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Ali ~<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.01.19.06.44.2049">Better Than Chocolate</a>...  very tasty!<BR>
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Gala ~<BR>
so too <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.01.17.08.19.13759">valentine ridge</a>.<BR>
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~tc<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Tanq~<BR>
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*grin*  Thanks! I'm glad that you liked! *big smile* :)<BR>
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Love and quiet truth, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 19 January 2003<P>

Rennie; You guessed it, I am strong for him and there are f moments of no smile especially with the news today. I try to stay upbeat regardless and keep putting one foot forward as I know how strong he has to be. You are a sweetie to notice and a jewel for us to have here reading us so well. Your comment about food is so right. I think of the sumptious food that was poison in the wrong company. Eating is a sacred ritual and should be in good harmony and in the company of those we love. Take good care of you.<BR>
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bk<BR>

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