From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

jim~ I visited the place remotely in a Spoon River obits way after finding some family names in the area (none related that I know of so far). Since it was true, the story of Philpot and Rudkin intrigued me after years of reading about our dueling Andrew Jackson. And, may you always be "king" of your castle :) Thanks ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

squeen,  Thanks, it was fun to write that one.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Lulu~~"Blood"...WOW!!! Your poems still take my breath away. I know how ya feel......it felt good didn't it? I bet it did. Well, I really hope that you do stop sometime soon, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!hehe.......oh by the way, have you seen 50 cent lately?!?!..ahahahaha!!!! Bye lunatik!<BR>
***Siko***
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

jwb71913,<BR>
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It's Good to be King--is something I could relate to...although, it's good to be queen where I sit...it took me 43 years to get there...from reading your submissions, your queen is/will be blessed...<BR>
CryingShame<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Kindred_spirits49: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.05.14.15.28674">Today</a> was beautiful<BR>
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ladyinwaiting: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.06.11.39.11289">More</a> was an amazing piece.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Star of David,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.07.19.32.7956">I scar easily</a> ! ! !<BR>
I bet I am not the only person on this board that could relate to that...and your ending with..."And don’t you know it so well."  How I have wanted to express just that...<BR>
CryingShame<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=765">spaceman</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Ali...I profess to be a macho dude, but <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.06.09.42.18863">The Devil's Due </a> just about brought me to tears.  Its shattering, and its exquisite.  YOu are a beautiful poet. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Amen Spaceman...Ali really does astound me...good work Maker of Magicks...very good indeed...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Chances~ I really liked how you wrapped-up "Blame Dessert" ... great to see how your work really pushes harder here lately :), especially with such power in rage with "Joker's Wild" ... nasty weather here, so I've had more time to go back and read you again recently.<BR>
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CryingShame~ "Refuse to Compromise" there is no rest for the weary, it seems. "Stripped to the Core" was also a long and painful and "convoluted" quest for me in finding what's important. Therefore, I am intrigued to read your quest and progress.<BR>
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jim~ best time in my life came with flashbacks gone and finally "Daydreaming ... " sweet memories, thanks.<BR>
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His Little Fullback~ true, and I like it in "Never Mind"<BR>
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spaded~ Got me thinking "cont..." isn't it something how our lives can be summed-up like that?<BR>
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Kase~ you asked: well, just keep writing and don't be too critical or hard on yourself ... I've read both versions of "Immortal Transgressions" and how both you and your need to get this right is struggling, and how you have a need to do it ... that says enough in itself to me. You may be years in getting this written just right for yourself. But that's what love and life are about. One way or another, I'll keep reading you to see how you write it. I well understand the guilt-trip of "accusingly at our feet" and "mixed fragments" with a couple. The last lines really work the piece.<BR>
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Neruda's piece is one of my very favorites. Thanks for posting, thoseflipflops and jon. Merwin is a fav. I catch more of him from Atlantic Monthly Unbound online. jon~ as always, I really love your honesty again with "There was a time"<BR>
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Akash~ "???" history got too personal for me with disasters and wars (like: 58,000 or one is one too many) with echos of this in the news. Thanks for the vivid reminder.<BR>
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Ali~ "The Devil's Due" is a beautifully crafted piece again from you. You are such a talented writer. A treat to go back often and read your account for more.<BR>
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Star of David~ "I scar easily" hit me mile high and mile deep in what you touch here, but you often do.<BR>
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Champagne~ ouch! too true with "FISH-HOOK OR FANGS"<BR>
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darwin~ thanks again for the earlier inspiration where I "bumped" ya. "memory stolen" the line "of peace that is yet to come" really works this piece. I look forward to more.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

splatipus~ I've saved your Blender account, and I'm going to devour it as a whole at first opportunity ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Spaceman~<BR>
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*blush*  From the bottom of my heart, thank you.  You're sweet words have warmed my soul.  :)  I am very honored that you would be touched so by that poem.  *smile*  Again, thank you.  :)<BR>
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Gala~<BR>
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*blushing deeper*  This is a contest to see who can make me blush the deepest shade of red, isnt' it?  *smile*  Thank you very much my friend.  Your compliments always make me smile.  :)<BR>
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Rennie~<BR>
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*still blushing*  Thank you so very kindly.  Your compliment is so wonderful, and I am very happy that you liked this piece so much.  *smile*  Thanks! :)<BR>
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Love and suspended fear, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Crying Shame and Rennie Lorca,<BR>
Thank you for your kind comments. :) I shall smile for the rest of the day…<BR>

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

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.08.18.50.25898">ships infinity</a> rthoseflipflops, how fun!  Subtle and overwhelming at the same time.  I love it.  Tell J there's a fan here.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
If I'm persistent can I live in your log house too?  Sweet.  Funny how animals with their unconditional love can teach us about loving ourselves and others.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1060">Mysteriousone07</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Why can't I be on the front page? Lol Just kidding. Congrats to the front pagers good work and keep it up. As for me I keep on writing--<BR>
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Shoot, I even started to write Shakespearean style which by the way is very interesting and very nice!!<BR>
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To everyone--hello and goodevening. Keep writing (duh) and have a great life ALWAYS!!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

jim~ the log house, like most of the others in and around it, is now gone. So these are just memories, a long adventure and partner I wouldn't have missed. The next adventure is waiting on deck, on the seas and in every little interesting nook, lagoon and village we can find soon. We dance through life here from Santana jazz festival to back country hoedown for more great memories everywhere we go ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
Thanks for your comments on my recent submissions...It's always an honor coming from you...I think I read on the board that you will be leaving for the South Pacific?  If so, when will you be shoving off and when will you return??  And if it's not too crowded...can I come stay at the log cabin with you and Jim...hee hee..<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Thank you<BR>
spaceman, dana, chances, rennie...for you lovely comments...sorry, I have been preoccupied for a few days...literally in a daze...will take me a few to catch up on reading...what I have read thus far...ummmmmm
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Rennie- You have been reading my posts, thank you.<BR>
I have been a little lax lately at both reading and commenting.  I took some time to read some of your recent works. I thought burden was beautiful, and Soulmate Team (a repost?) was breathtaking in it's so honest simplicity.<BR>
If that is kind of garbled I am sorry, I think I am getting the right thought acrossed...lol. It seemed to hit close to my heart at this moment.<BR>
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Holly
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=902">spaded</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

Oh my goodness, did I actually just post a comment using........ acrossed......LOL.??????!! Well at least it gives me something to laugh about...hehehe<BR>
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spaded
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=974">J. Knipp</a><BR>
Date: 8 April 2003<P>

-LadyInWaiting  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.06.11.39.11289">More</a> was short and sweet (just the way I like my women)... I hope more people will think in the manner that the poem suggests.
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