From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1058">Chances are</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Seems like putting the entire blame/path of the success of a relationship into the hands of a third party to me.<BR>
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Love and Happiness<BR>
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Chances
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=776">Walking Contradiction</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Dear All (Again),<BR>
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Just to let you know...<BR>
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I took your advice, and I walked away. My soul feels a lot clearer even if my heart doesn't. As for my head... it's taking a vacation. He's not willing to let me go though, he's fighting for all it's worth, but I know it'll always be wrong. They say it's better to regret something you have done, than something you haven't, but I think this is the one case it doesn't apply.<BR>
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Luv 'n' Hugs,<BR>
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Wlkin C -x-
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

I'm running out of time and I can't concentrate 'cause Chris is drooling over some French chick in "Bitter Moon," one of Polanski's lesser-known flicks. Notice the interior rhyme? Purely accidental. I just wanted to thank those of you who commented on Bio in D Minor. I don't know where that came from. It just spilled out of head one morning. I do dwell on my past quite a bit. I have a stellar long-term memory and a piece of crap short-term memory. I'm always losing things, like jewelry. All the mistakes I have made have informed my wealth of inspiration. If I had crossed all those t's and dotted all those i's there would be no poetry. Period. That doesn't make me proud. To tell the truth, I'd rather have a clean conscience and peace of mind than notebooks filled with angst. When I was seventeen I found the man I thought I wanted to grow old with. I wanted it, he didn't. Thus...my life as a poet shakily began. Bye, and thanks for reading and appreciating.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Deeva; She's wonderful, she's absolutely YOU!<BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Chances,<BR>
And that three year old monster makes every single breath worth it, doesn't it?  I know my 3 year old terror/saint is what gets me through many, many days.  His father put a loaded gun to my head in front of my baby when he was barely 2.  Needless to say, the bastard hasn't seen his child since and I'm facing a contempt of court charge because I won't follow court orders and let the bastard have "supervised visitation" with his child.  And jail time would be worth every damn minute of it!!!!<BR>
   I'm sorry, I have to vent a little sometimes......<BR>
Good luck and give that baby kisses from all of us, because we DO care.<BR>
Kase
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Chances - as usual... sensational. I'm speechless.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

THE PRINCE OF PEACE WAS A WARRIOR, TOO<BR>
By Joseph Loconte - New York Times (01.28.03)<BR>
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Everyone, it seems, wants Jesus on his side. Nutritionists publish books with titles like "What Would Jesus Eat?" Environmentalists issue policy statements asking "What Would Jesus Drive?" With talk of war, we're now hearing "How Would Jesus Vote on Iraq?" — assuming that he were a member of the United Nations Security Council.<BR>
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A growing number of religious leaders have decided that Jesus would veto a war against Saddam Hussein. Back from a fact-finding trip to Iraq earlier this month, a delegation from the National Council of Churches said it harbored no doubts: "As disciples of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we know this war is completely antithetical to his teachings." The Christian Century magazine, quoting from the Sermon on the Mount, has criticized military action by warning that "he who hates his neighbor is in danger of hellfire."<BR>
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Religious liberals are making the same mistake that often bedevils religious conservatives: They're grossly oversimplifying the Bible. It's true that Jesus put the love of neighbor at the center of Christian ethics. Forgiveness, not vengeance, animates the heart of God, offered freely to any person willing to renounce sin. But the Christian Gospel is not only about "the law of love," as war opponents like to put it. It's also about the fact that people violate that law. <BR>
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That's why Jesus talked a great deal about punishment, and the moral obligation to oppose evil with a strong and swift hand. Human evil must be confronted, he said, not merely contained. Depending on the threat, a kind of "pre-emptive strike" or judgment against evil might even be required: "Be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in hell" (Matthew 10:28). Allow the darkness to roam unchecked, Jesus said, and it will devour individuals and entire regimes. That helps explain why in the New Testament we see the Son of God rebuking hateful mobs, casting demons into the abyss, chasing religious charlatans out of a temple with a whip. "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth," he said. "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword" (Matthew 10:34). <BR>
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Ministers have always invoked the example of Jesus to judge the morality of United States military action, but not always with their eyes open. The Rev. Ernest Fremont Tittle, a Methodist leader during World War II, insisted on American isolation even after Hitler's war machine had ravaged most of Europe and threatened Britain. Jesus "does not try to overcome evil with more evil," Mr. Tittle argued. "I can see only ruin ahead if the United States becomes a belligerent in Europe or in Asia — ruin for us and for all mankind." <BR>
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Like Mr. Tittle, many of today's war critics hail Jesus as "the Prince of Peace," while forgetting that the Bible also calls him "the Lion of the tribe of Judah," the one "who judges and wages war." In itself, that's not an argument for a pre-emptive strike on Baghdad. But it's a good reason for a little more humility among the apostles of diplomacy. <BR>
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(Joseph Loconte, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation, is a commentator on religion for National Public Radio)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=933">RainbowChaser</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

My ex and i have been broken up for 2 months but we talk everyday, and he's told me that i'm the most important thing in his life, and he needs me to get through things and talk to, but he can't be affectionate with me like his other friends because i'm different...is that wierd or is it just me?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Just how "different" are you?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

This is a site about love, Sushi! Can't you at least try to stay on topic?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=801">Bridget O</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Deeva~ "Untitled Clevage" was amazing! i especially loved her hair it was so great, and the name fit the picture perfectly!<BR>
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Sushi~ i tend to agree w/ Just Some Girl. You always seem to bring up the morbid sides of society, but nonetheless, i agree that it's good to discuss somethings like the war with Iraq. Buw what about those of us who don't believe in a God? Just wondering.<BR>
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~Bridget
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1088">Purple Princess</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Walking Contradiction - Your recent posts struck a very loud chord with the emotions I've been experiencing lately and I loved how you'd written them. <BR>
I've now read all your blender work and you've got some pretty awesome stuff.<BR>
Please keep posting. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Sushi,<BR>
We all vent here on occasion, but for the love of God, (which you approve of and speak of here for a loooooog time tonight) can you write some original work and contribute something besides a headache?  We're still reeling about your porn tantrum, and here we go again.....<BR>
  I took the liberty of looking at you list of "works" you have submitted to the Blender, and while your posts are thought provoking at times, you usually just redo someone else's stuff.  That's alright, but I think you could benefit from some theraputic writing to work out some of this unspoken rage hidden beneath your strange outer shell.  Instead of using the site for only a soap box, (bow to YOUR point of view, your highness!) why don't you try short stories, poetry, song writing, a plot to overthrow the government, anything!!<BR>
  I think you have issues, and strangely, I don't think you realize that.  <BR>
  You have a great sense of philosopy (yes, I'm aware of that typo, thought it might rile you) in your submissions and I can understand where you're coming from that that point of view.  The posts on the message board are too much sometimes.  I ran screaming for the aspirin sometimes, two for the headaches you bring on, and the bottle to throw at my fishbowl, since that's as close to sushi I'm going to get.<BR>
Kase<BR>
P.S.  If I offended, do your best, I can take being called a slut!   (I did like the link you posted recently :) 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Actually I have to give Sushi credit, lately he's been very thought provoking and actually an asset instead of a blight on the blender. <BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Speaking of love, I LOVE "American Idol" - the glorification of mental illness.  Trista and Joe Millionaire.  Now THAT's PORN, baby!  What a freak show.  TV is showing us just how screwed our planet has become...<BR>
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And I watched Dubya Bush's "State of the Union" speech tonight and can honestly say that I am proud of him and proud to be an American.  He is a good man, he has character and has far more going for him than all the leftie hype would have you believe.  He went to Yale, his old man was a President, and he has shown a depth of leadership and character.  To the naysayers: What have YOU done lately?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Thanks BK<BR>
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And Kase...you'll have to PAY to read my good shit (if I work that hard on original work, I'm certainly not going to give it away for free on the internet), but thanks for the invitation.  I just choose one of the myriad ways to contribute to the gestalt of Blenderville, through sharing faves of mine, etc.  I discovered the Blender long ago via a website by the people who made The Blair Witch Project (something like the "Heart of Love," I don't remember)...so we are all here for different reasons and purposes.  As for me, I'll be happy when most people I interact with are ALL ranting about porn, instead of being apologists for it.  Sex is best when it is real and when it means something.  Porn is a soul killer.  Don't get me started...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2002<P>

I actually decided a while back that I wouldn't post anything else on the Blender after this one <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2002.12.28.10.02.10800">In Dream</a> ...sorta says it all for me.  Long story.<BR>
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Just an occassional comment when something brilliant or stupid pokes me in the eye.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Sushi~ Interesting selection of poet (In Dream), as Anna was known for "eroticism" "mysticism" and as"harlot-nun" ... care to venture here how she came by those descriptions of her work and self? ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1050">Kase</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Sushi,<BR>
Please, no more porn rants!!!!   I would pay to see something original of yours, actually. But nothing like I pay for Hemingway! LOL<BR>
You spark a morbid interest somehow. (Like when you can't help but gawk at a car wreck, rubberneck, etc.) Do you have anything published or a website? <BR>
By the way, where did your username seep from? It seems sort of suggestive, in an odd sort of way. <BR>
 "Inflatible" Hmmm, reminds me of a blow up doll, the kind you see advertised in the sticky back pages of Hustler.  You know the ads?  The ones beside the 900 numbers and penis pumps?<BR>
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"Sushi"  Fishy, I'll leave that alone, it's just as smell, uh, I mean well.<BR>
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I'm sorry, just trying to poke a little fun at you :) I really am curious.<BR>
It's almost one in the morning and I'm out of aspirin, so please don't take the comments to heart. And please God don't start!  We figured out how to take the batteries out of you yet.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=545">Madi</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Doing a little lazy night reading (in an unlazy crazy week that's snowballing while the snow still falls in 70° temps here) tonight and haven't finished the entire lot yet - but so far, wow, really nice entries.  Kase and dragonflies, neat stuff - went back and looked at some of your past work, too.  And deevaa ~ your latest has some freaking fantastic energy in it - lovely!  Thanks scqueen, took piano for about 12 years so the word was just there - I need to rewrite that poem though, 1000 molecules just isn't enough for soundlessness to travel.  duh.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=74">Echolocation</a><BR>
Date: 28 January 2003<P>

Misti -- just noticed you mentioned Taco Cabana (<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.01.14.05.22.12758">Glowing Knowing</a>).  Being a Texas ex-pat myself, now residing on the East Coast where good Mexican fast-food places are nonexistent, it made me go all nostalgic.  And hungry.  Oh for a bean and cheese!  Oh for a carbon with guac!!  Oh for some decent pico de gallo!!!
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