From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=8">Ali</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Willtobe1~<BR>
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*blush* My dear, you are far too sweet to me.  You lovely words have much made me smile.  :)  I am honored that you would those pieces as you did.  Thank you kindly.  <BR>
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Champagne~<BR>
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*smile* Thank you so very sweetly for your kind words.  I am very happy that you like my writing as much as you do.  *smile* Thanks!<BR>
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Rennie~<BR>
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:)  Your wonderful comment really brightened my morning.  :)  Thank you so much for your lovely words.  *smile*<BR>
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Love and azure silence, Ali
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.11.20.15.1456">???</a> ... smiling ... CUTE!  You make a great contribution to the blender and I bet a great impression on everyone you meet...<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Footballdude<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.11.18.18.19894">&#9788;--?¿?¿?--&#9788;</a>... when you aren't feeling your cheerful self...it obviously shows...the energy it takes to "act" happy so no one will know --- is most difficult on the mind, heart and spirit... although you aren't asking for advice, I can give you some good advice... if you are spiritual...take a retreat alone...even if it's just for a few hours...but better would be if you have a friend/family member that you can completely be yourself around & brings great encouragement ... go have some fun! Sometimes if you are close with a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc...just some time spent with them can help renew yourself...<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.11.22.31.17623">CHEW ON THIS BITTERSWEET</a> ... my first thoughts when i read this submission was "as we all now...this happens more than people know, because people keep quiet..." thanks for adding the disclaimer...my daughter was a lucky girl, because she spoke up before anything could happen...<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

uh oh...***now*** is suppose to be "know"  <BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=158">footballdude</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

CryingShame58,<BR>
  Thanx for ur comment, i guess it would help if i just b myself around someone that im close too and then maybe id start bing myself around everyone. thanx for u advice, it helps....<BR>
~Footballdude
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

RainbowChaser: I'm a huge fan of your work and fairly new to this site so I thought I'd read some of your older pieces. I did and realize that I think you live in Indiana. Is this true? I'm kind of interested in knowing more about you because I have enjoyed all of your pieces. I live in Indiana and have been here for a year and still don't know anyone. I also noticed you have OCD and I do as well. We have some things in commmon. If you feel like talking, let me know. By the way, I've read your latest and I just want to say that I am truly sorry for all of your pain. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=487">bp</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

....TJ thanx for the comment 'bout my brain, (I) was really getting tired of just being referred to as "eye candy"...<BR>
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bp
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Rennie ~ AMEN 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

bp ~ I'm LMAO! (laughing my ass off) You're a card!<BR>
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-Teej (serious about the brain thing though)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

oooh! Ladyinwaiting ~ I'm sorry I missed your comment on "We". Thank you for taking the time out to respond to it!  Deepest peace of the gentle earth to you.<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

hey, footballdude~ One of the reasons we like sports is because when we get mashed, bashed and stepped-on we usually immediately say what we feel. We're "sportsmen" for doing that, "good sports" ... et cetera. In sports, somebody gets to finally know your game, and they look for ways to control or beat ya. Same goes for life. Friends and family enjoy the game a bit because they know you so well, or think they do. So we quit opening up to them. Climb inside a shell. A good thing to do to prevent that is to go out and find additional games. Hiking, horseback rides, canoe trips, anywhere you can afford to fit in with groups doing the same. You find yourself opening up and telling new folks things they don't know about you much easier than talking about yourself to family and friends. You give them things you WANT to share, not what the old folks think they already know about you. Never be afraid to find additional friends and open up. Some, nah, all of them are looking to do the same thing. Take care ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

CryingShame~ In history, the blink of an eye can wind-up taking a hundred years. How long can something wrong go on? Ultimately, it is up to each of us to decide who is causing abuse. Once we speak out, it is up to others who care about us, or are responsible for us to help us somehow. We might abuse ourselves one way or another in living harmfully. The shame is knowing someone is abused and needs help, and not just looking for, but find a way to step-in and help lift someone higher. We might wish or hope or pray, but actions speak louder than words, and are the only things to stop physical pains. The emotional ones run far deeper and longer. Embracing someone, loving them no matter what physically or mentally scars them can help. It is still up to the abused to accept the embrace and love. Trying to force that love on someone can also become abuse ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

jwb71913 ~ Sounds like all that you've been anticipating has turned out nicely! (assuming you've been writing about YOUR reality) I hope everything progresses as you hope. Good luck!<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=158">footballdude</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
  thanx for what u said... i love to play foot ball, its my favorit sport. and i guess its because when i get hurt, it shows me that i can feel, and that im alive and have a life! i dont know how to explain it....and even though i might not alwayz be the best there is, eveytime i lose at the game, i work even harder at winning the next time... its kind of like my life, every time i fail at something, i just try harder! i really like ur idea of doing new things and meeting new people....it seems like another good idea that i should try... thanx alot for ur comment....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Yes thanks tj,<BR>
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Are you still in netherlands?  Loved the observations on the symphony.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Jim ~ I'm home now. With fond memories of my time in Holland. I imagine I'll go back soon. My sister lives there and I often miss her. <BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=487">bp</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

....tj, by the way where did you put my new windmill and was it hard getting it past customs...?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1194">Lizzy</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Chances thanks for the compliment! You so sweet.. =)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
AH! We speak the same language...I have been to counseling for emotional/verbal abuse...and not to worry about my daughter...I had her already in counseling before, during and after the incident...she was an easy target, because she had been severely depressed and also had been emotionally/verbally abused...There's deep scars, but healing can happen for those that seek recovery...Now, I am learning how to solve instead of survive and to not repeat old behaviors...My earthly walk has been similar to others, but with a little twist...so far I haven't found anyone that has been in my situation or chose the same path, but that makes my walk unique...my experiences whether good or bad has made me who i am today...i still have much to learn and desire to embrace new and abounding discoveries...i don't believe in coincidences and i am blessed to have you contribute your insight...you are very intuitive...you are a teacher...you have my deepest respect...and all your attributes show through your submissions and your presence on this board...God bless you and keep you safe on your journies...<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
This is minutes later...and I am just finished reading your submission to "Love to All"...You are truly amazing and I appreciate you more than you know...<BR>
Pam
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