From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.08.00.31.10041">Pieces of my heart</a> - I feel like grieving.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

BK-<BR>
Your right about Sarah wanting to get responses, she certainly got them. We werent trying to get any kind of fame actually, until she put that homosexual remark up, I didnt think anyone would care. Now that you know we are younger please dont stop reading our work, or treating us like every other poet up here. <BR>
Kase-<BR>
Thank you for understanding.:)<BR>
~*Lulu*~<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Lulu - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.07.05.37.4198">Last Night</a> - Is it possible for you to mediate lovestruk's work before she posts? Everyone has the right to post here, but that reeks of a hate poem. I don't think she's doing herself any favours.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

LuLu and Sara; I won't stop reading you I promise. Just stop and think about the impact of your words is all that I ask and remember that there are lots and lots of people here to read your work every day and these boards. PEACE!<BR>
<BR>
And Sushi, aside from your political views which you have every right to, you can be amusing, you do have a brain and sometimes you can be downright cute. Try going for that, cause I promise henceforth that I'm not coming after you for anything again. Faint and fall out, you have jerked my chain for the last time.<BR>
<BR>
bk<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Chances-<BR>
That poem wasnt about anyone. It was just something she wanted to do. I didnt know what the poems said when she posted them. Please dont think she really killed anyone, she didnt. I was told she just found alot of words to rhyme. It wasnt a hate poem. Please dont take those poems seriously. <BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie ~ I can relate to your comment to Kirk "Wives and puppies often respond well to the slightest bit of attention" because I a wife!  haha...your style and positive attitude inspires me more than you know...I admire your submissions at the Blender to Misti...<BR>
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Jack ~ I am another addicted blenderite!  Daily, I can usually get something positive from this site...When I stumbled on this site I needed some inspiration...I found it through Jon's and Gala's submissions and after a week or so I could find it through yours and so many...Does anyone know what has happened to Coujeaux?  His style is different and humorous as well....<BR>
<BR>
CryingShame<BR>
<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Coujeaux,<BR>
<BR>
I just wrote a message asking where you were...and then i looked at the newest submissions and there you are...glad you are back...I missed reading your stuff<BR>
<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Lulu - I understood the poem. You've missed my point. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Hey.......I'm sorry if I offended some of you. Understand that I never meant to. I was throwing words together for fun. When I write from now on, I won't try to be as rude.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Lovestruck; Somehow maybe you should go see your school counselor and show them your work. Maybe get some help.<BR>
<BR>
bk<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

no..i don't need to go see anyone about my work....what ones are you talking about? the ones for fun that offended you.....or the other ones?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=961">coujeaux</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

CryingShame&gt;<BR>
<BR>
Not to worry, ma'am.  Things are well on this end-I just have not been around for a while. <BR>
<BR>
Thank you for the email-I appreciate you taking the time to think of me and check in.   I hope you like some of the latest works.  <BR>
<BR>
Take care, ma'am, and blessings always.<BR>
<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1135">Trout Almondine</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

wow - thanks all for the kind compliments on my poems!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie-<BR>
Hrrm, I guess I know what you mean The thing is guys really don't need that kind of attention, so they tend to be lax in providing it, so when they finally do it gets great results. I hate to think that I'm coasting so much on lower standards, but I probably am.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

B. K.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks for the kind words.  The muse has been musing herself with me, lighting on my shoulder for a few brief seconds and then disappearing.<BR>
<BR>
Ladyinwaiting, I will woo you for the rest of your life if you continue to write like you've been writing lately.  Thanks.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=911">Inflatable Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

<BR>
<a href="http://www.gorillaz.com">http://www.gorillaz.com</a><BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Thank you rennie, let's stick with Jim.  I'm happy to be here.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Just a few words...strictly my spin.<BR>
<BR>
Some of the old timers---the blender "regs" if you will have developed ways of dealing with things on the board. <BR>
<BR>
Kirk is pretty free and easy, and has allowed us to argue and fume and war from time to time...with no harm or foul done in the long run.<BR>
<BR>
But as far as MAKING someone respond to your work? Around here, it doesn't work well. The folks are supportive...but we do not like to be whined at, begged, or guilted into remarks. And we have had a TON of transition poets, who started posting young, and grew up here.<BR>
<BR>
We all write for different reasons. If you need the poetry to validate your feelings about love---well coolness.<BR>
<BR>
But it is not the job of anyone here to MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD...unless they are so inclined. I comment when I feel the work merits it---though far less often than I would like.<BR>
<BR>
I have posted here since 1998---doesn't make me special---but it does mean I have read SHIT LOAD of love poetry. So I am hard to impress. But seriously, yelling at people for ignoring you---or trying to make them feel dumb about it? Quickest way I can think of to go to the bottom of the "deserves a read" list.<BR>
<BR>
It's really up to you. Writers learn about their craft all through their lives---so choose...poet? Or candy assed prima donna asshole, who thinks the world owes them something for emoting? We're all "in the process". But here at the blender you earn your respect the old fashioned way----by writing.<BR>
<BR>
Amen.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=545">Madi</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Gala ~ I wanted to take a fresh look at your respite site, ltns; the link from your user account here seems to be broken.  Would you mind mending it sometime anytime whenyouhavetime, pretty please? Thanks!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Chances~never intended to bring you grief...sorry about that...writting is cleansing...cleaning the closets so to say...thank you for sharing<BR>
<BR>
Jim~thank you for your comments...please continue to woo me...thank you for sharing<BR>
<BR>
Galadrial~thank you for expressing what I am sure many of us think...we learn as we live....thank you for sharing
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

CryingShame~ Thanks again. I had posted that after reading Kirk's survey response. And (Kirk), the older we get, seems the more we become alike in appreciating the small and familiar things. We learned in dating that the grand gestures were often to make us sit up and pay attention, while the smaller ones were real, more personal, and to later be cherished.<BR>
<BR>
Jim, 'twas just a line. Your work inspired me to go write a few (a bump). Welcome to Blender.<BR>
<BR>
Gala~ You are right. None of us will be slaves to love or the whims of others. One poem or one comment can never sum up the total of one person. We all learn to get along and care here over time.<BR>
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Lovestruk and Lulu~ I have nephews and nieces from ages 15 to 45. I am aware that you are taught in school about signals that others give off when having problems. I've read both your accounts in toto to get an overall feel for why the particular postings recently that have alarmed some folks here. I've even posted some humorour works, so I'm no prude to fun. Shel Silverstein wrote some very sexual pieces, and also some of the most sweet children's pieces, both with humor. Lovestruk/goosie, you have a humorous view of life, if not for the earlier posts of depression and pain. Maturity often means using a balance for others to see and Blending in. You have the ability to develope as a very good writer from what I've seen in the way you express yourself honestly. Anyone saying something to you here that seems chiding to you is only because they care. I don't know you, probably never really know you, but I do care about you here as a new Blenderite. Like Misti, Gala and others here, I've come to genuinely care how they feel. I hope you understand this. If you continue to stay here, you will feel the same about the newer, younger poets in time. That said, I am just another poster here with no real right to say further to you other than I do like some of what you have written. <BR>
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Gala, please post the link to Respite often since it is another good link for helping others learn more about poetry in a supportive community. Blender is unique, so there is no problem with "competition" from any other sites. Semper Fi to that USMC retiree you are working as agent for now. Please ask him to broaden his fan base by posting a tidbit here for us when he has a spare few minutes ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Thank you Rennie.....I think that I have great potential. I just don't r4eally have a way with words. But I am working on it. I am a very unhappy 15 years old girl, with only one thing to live for. Bryce....my botfriend. He has also wrtten some peices under my name. I would appreciate it if you would continue to read what I write....and don't judge me just because of my homosexual remarks. thanks everyone!<BR>
~lovestruk 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Thank you Rennie.....I think that I have great potential. I just don't really have a way with words. But I am working on it. I am a very unhappy 15 years old girl, with only one thing to live for. Bryce....my botfriend. He has also wrtten some peices under my name. I would appreciate it if you would continue to read what I write....and don't judge me just because of my homosexual remarks. thanks everyone!<BR>
~lovestruk 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

sorry, I didn't mean to put that comment twice!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie-Thank you. Im glad you understand. I hope no one judges sarah because of her earlier posts, for she is a magnificent person. Thank you again.<BR>
Lulu
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1142">Anonymous One</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Hi Everyone! I'm new to LoveBlender, but I've been reading everyones works for a while. I just now decided to sign up for an account on this. I know my works aren't as great as everyone elses, but I'm working on it. I guess one of my friends really got me into this poem stuff, because I love reading her writings. I just wish I could become a better writer like she has. So, I just wanted to say hello to everyone and say I love what everyone has written! Oh by the ways, my friends call me Noni. =)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting - Writing is that and more... your poem touched me deeply is what I was trying to say. Keep writing!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Anonymous One- I liked your Questions Unanswered. I think you should definately keep writing!!!<BR>
~lovestruk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

lovestruk and lulu~ It was a real long time ago, but I very vividly remember being 15. I had a new boyfriend in school who kept me happy and miserable. I was fortunate to have a grandmother who cared to spend time helping me cope by keeping me busy. I saw how close her marriage and love was with my grandfather. He died in my arms that August. I started a work about the two of them that became THE BACKYARD BRIGANTINE many years later. Life has been a series of ups and downs, and fodder for lots of poetry for me. Poetry is a great way of developing writing skills. I've pleased myself with it, and made some editors exasperated with me, hence the other poetry pen names. Love and romance are the heights of passion for life, so we will always find an audience for it somewhere if we write with honest feelings. Old Blue always brings a round of joke telling between me and my fella. We're all on edge with the threats of "war" and hardship. Fun lines relieve tension, but never those that might hurt someone (my apologies to postmen and handymen IF ya think I take you lightly). I don't care to hurt anyone here, and I think that is the consensus of everyone here. Maybe someone who is homosexual or bi-sexual has spoken out harshly at you at some time, but don't believe that is the way it will always be. Some of my worst critics have become great friends. I have friends from all walks of life and beliefs, all precious to me. I am sure you want the same. I wish you love, happiness and some feelings of peace. Thank Bryce for also posting with us ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie - This is how I express myself. Through words. At times they make no sense, or I am just writing to be writing. Sometimes I write stuff, to cover up my true feelings....Because at times I feel sorry for myself. But now I have someone that truely and honestly cares about me for who I am...not just because I have a pretty face. He has realized that......that I am not beautiful JUST because of my looks, but because of my personality, and of who I am. Thanks for posting what you did!<BR>
~lovestruk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

dosent matter~ I really like these lines: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.08.14.53.24500">in the night</a> <BR>
<BR>
"as was she ever to me<BR>
a flame that carved from me myself<BR>
left me to wander<BR>
as i search for that part<BR>
within bodies of others"  ( ..... Rennie)<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Noni(Anonymous One)~welcome aboard...was just reading your submissions...awesome...I know the pain...Ellis' quote...sounds like a wise person!...keep up the good work...thank you for sharing.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1106">the_poet</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Welcome anonymous one.<BR>
I liked your poems.didn't read the qoutes. I like to see<BR>
what is in the hearts and minds of the poets .I'm new to <BR>
this site .I think it's great.I know you will like it too.<BR>
be thankful that the person you write about is still with <BR>
you. I would say he is lucky to have you with him. thats<BR>
about it .except welcome nonie. the_poet.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

coujeaux ~ I still cannot get enough of this tribute...thank you. <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.08.07.43.16521">In Praise of Women</a><BR>
<BR>
jon ~ she is one lucky wife to be :-)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

And Rennie ~ Thank goodness you have settled here with us. Your wisdom, your calmness in every comment... well, let's just say they are much admired and appreciated. Just wanted you to know.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

mahalo, jon~ I stayed with a Filipino family for a month some years ago. I was really impressed by the real sense of family and community I experienced there. I loved your sausage and rice piece. One of my favorite dishes from this family, now stationed in Japan, was a spicy greens dish. I can just see you and your new family now from your latest post and my previous experience living on South Carolina's coast. Thanks for this ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

scqueen~ pinch me, I am just as human as anyone else here. I pull the pin and rant and vent at times to the point I'd make Gloria Brame blush. I've experienced many of the hells others have here. I've survived, and now thrive, proof that real love can happen. Thanks, I hope to get to meet you when I get out to the west coast and LA and the boat. Marines say they "go to hell to regroup" ... guess I've done that and am ready for life again in all its best forms. I'm realistic, Whitney, and perfection is boring. BTW, I've missed your posts here, so went looking for your blog. I see you are tending a precious little bundle. What a treat and responsibility. Still, I'd love to see some new lines from you here. I love the way you twist and tweak 'em on both coasts. Again, thanks ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

coujeaux~ I read your In Praise of Women and had to immediately forward it to a dozen friends, both male and female. I really liked the tributes and your eloquence. I have a feeling I'll be asking you to autograph your work in the future ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie ~ When and where were you on the coast of SC? My favorite place! Pawley's Island, Mt. Pleasant and Edisto Island... They are my favorites. (and Charleston, of course)<BR>
<BR>
I will post more, I promise. Just need to focus. <BR>
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You are the best,<BR>
Whitney<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Misti Velvet Rainwater: dammit. See what happens when you announce you are leaving - mayhem and madness spills onto the board with its black greasiness. You can't leave! We will be forced to read unspeakable posts, answer to ridiculous morons, and eat stale bagels with no schmeer.<BR>
<BR>
Best of luck. I have enjoyed your posts, but I will enjoy them even more if I ever have the pleasure to buy your pages.<BR>
<BR>
BK: have you seen the Moore documentary Bowling for Columbine? In a few of your comments these past few weeks, I have sensed a theme. I wonder if you will feel as empowered by this film as I. Surely Nashville had a showing?<BR>
<BR>
elocution...Danke. Your words mean a great deal to me. I always relish your emails.<BR>
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Ta Ta, Blendereenas . The sign read: Welcome to Lumberton<BR>
Rhetty Rhett Ricardo
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

scqueen~ 1995, Rosemeade, Mount Pleasant. I moved from there to Front Royal, Virginia, but would travel the entire state. I still had farm and businesses in TN at the time. I spent many years on the Gulf, so especially love your ocean poetry ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Sushi - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.08.19.35.18645">What Would You Do?</a> - especially for you. I would really like for you to change your ways because you're turning this place into a bloodbath. Otherwise, suspect I won't be able to help myself, I'll just repost it everytime you give me the irits.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">Indefensible Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rhetti Spaghetti! I have a feeling that an insult was buried deep somewhere in your last comment . . . I feel that I add to this community in ways that cannot possibly be calculated by sentient man. I am sure millions agree. Anyway . . . go check out my latest wisdom! It's FREE, bay-be!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">Indefensible Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Bloodbath? Mein Gott! That is SO not me. Go in peace, my children.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

I don't have to clarify that I was speaking to the inflatable one... do I? Maybe I do.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1135">Trout Almondine</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Golly!  What is going on around here?!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">Indefensible Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

There's a difference? &lt;confused&gt;
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1135">Trout Almondine</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

BTW, Mr. Popularity....this is splendid!  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.08.19.14.24207">Willie the Shake </a> <BR>
Why don't you all leave him alone...or better, IGNORE.Man, Sushi even got compared to Jesus.<BR>
<BR>
Trout Almondine (a chef in New Awlins, NOT Sushi) 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=961">coujeaux</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie, Whitney&gt;<BR>
<BR>
Thanks to the both of you for your kindness, ladies.   That tribute was one long overdue, in my opinion.  It happened to catch me when I felt at my best lyrically.<BR>
 <BR>
Rennie, you are more than welcome to share that with whomever you think would enjoy and/or appreciate it. I'm honored that you feel strongly enough about it to forward it to anyone of your choosing.  All I request is that they respect the copyrights attached to it.   <BR>
<BR>
Blessings to all, and be safe out there.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.02.08.22.28.18041">my luck in guys and love ....</a> - I guess one person's trout is another person's Sushi? I bet even he's confused.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Trout - What a brilliant suggestion! However, I'm sure no one deliberately compared Sushi to Jesus.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">Indefensible Sushi</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

I am not Jesus. I can understand the confusion, however.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

5 Feb 2002 - (By Sushi - the inflated one)  And I post politico-poetic rants here as a part of MY official job as a lierary rabble-rouser... <BR>
So he can get as good as he gives (for a change).
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Chances~ ??? ... Remember the Simon daughter of Simon & Schuster? Carly sang You're So Vain ... everything ain't about our aquarium collection here. I enjoyed Don Marquis and Ogden Nash long ago. "my luck" is me finally tweaking something I started when I lived on the Gulf of Mexico :) ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 8 February 2003<P>

Rennie - Words of comfort.    :  )
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