From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
As you know I admire you...not only for your writing expertise, but the helpful and kind person that you are. Are you aware that you are a incredible mentor to many?<BR>
The examples in which you write your poems to the display of wisdom and honesty on the board gives me a higher standard and inspires me to reach my desired goal of writing...As a mentor for me, you are reaching your potential by being just the way you are...<BR>
CryingShame (pam)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

coujeaux - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.04.18.23379">Ingredience (Short Story)</a> - They were alive! It was real! Nasty but very, very good.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

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Coujeaux <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.04.18.23386">Ingredience (Short Story)</a> Very well woven and lots of fun.  Thanks,  Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Rennie, Kindred Spirit, Chances - Thanks so much for your kind words :)  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Footballdude and Toon- Dont bring this to the blender board. Handle it somewhere else..Plez..Personal problems dont need to be faught out here. All these people are trying to do is write poetry.<BR>
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Toon- Check you email.<BR>
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~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Dylan Kwiatkowski, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.16.24.32682">Failed Words</a>  rings true<BR>
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Chances, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.02.33.19699">Breathless Sighs</a> is just gorgeous!<BR>
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~empy~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=960">Cattie</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Chances- I'm glad I'm not the only one with the man inside my head. Becuase every once in a while I start to scare myself.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=960">Cattie</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

tj-I was so happy when I saw <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.00.00.3130">CONCRETE ANGEL</a>. It's one of my favorite songs. And I cry everytime I hear it too.  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=960">Cattie</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

coujeaux- I enjoyed reading <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.04.18.23379">Ingredience (Short Story)</a>. It was a very intriuging story, with some parts I wasn't expecting. Very well written though. :)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Star of David~ I hope you are a bit better now. May we all encourage you to heal and feel better soon. Please take care.<BR>
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CryingShame~ Pam, I don't know what to say with such a vote of confidence from you, but just a heartfelt thank you for your praise. I am glad you enjoyed the link to the nonsense verses as it was the easiest thing I could have done in knowing how to find it. I look forward to seeing more of what you write in poetry here. Thanks again.<BR>
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coujeau~ Paul, how about a side order of fried green tomatoes to go with that entree! :) ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting<BR>
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I came on to submit something here, but decided first to read through some stuff I had saved to my drive. I came across your contribution called "Friends". I can,t recall if I commented at the time if I didn,t then I shall now.It is the most superb piece of writing I have read for a long while, the feelings it brought back to me were to be honest not welcome but that makes it the more powerful. There are excellent writers here,each one brings their own interpretation of love lost or found and the descriptions have varied effects on us readers,for me "Friends" will remain a classic.Just thought any newcomers here should read.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting<BR>
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I came on to submit something here, but decided first to read through some stuff I had saved to my drive. I came across your contribution called "Friends". I can,t recall if I commented at the time if I didn,t then I shall now.It is the most superb piece of writing I have read for a long while, the feelings it brought back to me were to be honest not welcome but that makes it the more powerful. There are excellent writers here,each one brings their own interpretation of love lost or found and the descriptions have varied effects on us readers,for me "Friends" will remain a classic.Just thought any newcomers here should read.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Sorry for double post maybe I just wanted to EMPHASISE that newcomers should read.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

jwb71913- I really liked "Film At Eleven"..And Im a fan of your work. Thanks for posting. :)<BR>
~*Lulu*~ 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

wolfscreamer ~ thank you so much for your lovely compliment...I am so glad that I touched you...sometimes remembering is the hardest part...and you mi dear...I just love everything you submit...as stated before...I know I will love it before I ever open to read...thank you as I gracefully take a bow<BR>
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Thank you all who have sent compliments...I must admit I am a little behind on comments myself...but, without much a do<BR>
I will catch up...so many beautiful pieces of art here...such talent in various forms....<BR>
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Welcome to all new comers...I pray that you find your peace here as I have
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=16">kevin urenda</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Rhet<BR>
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sorry I left the old question up too long.  Been CRAZY in these here parts in 2003. <BR>
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Your new question is up!!  Thanks!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Liz- I really liked <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.13.53.24402">Two Weeks</a>, Thanks for posting.<BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1172">Athena</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

To jwb71913--- "Please don't go back" was truly incredible.  You have a way with words, of depicting an experience so precisely that I couldn't help but feel &lt;i&gt; something &lt;/i&gt; when I read it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

jwb71913~~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.05.11.22331">Film at Eleven</a>  Memories kept in a little box. Man how I enjoyed this poem, made me want to go dig out my own collection and take a walk through all of the memories stored there..<BR>
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Empyrean~~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.06.54.16182">you're back</a> Well written, talk about bringing back some vivid memories.<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Athena,<BR>
Thanks, someone I admire was recently hurt by someone she loves, and it brought back a family issue from very long ago.  Funny how my ex mother in law was more concerned about the neighbors than her daughter.  We had a few words about that.<BR>
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Kindred, Thanks for looking.  Sometimes the movie just won't shut off.  But I won't discard the box.  There's no pain in there, just a wistful kind of regret.<BR>
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Lulu, I'm glad you liked it.  I didn't think I had any fans.<BR>
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Hope things are going well with you.<BR>
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Ladyinwaiting, I breathlessly await your next opus.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

B.K. <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.17.44.1953">Wildflower Sighs</a> Awesome!! Bump me any time!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=927">carol</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

alan- if u cant chose.. then u dont love eaither one more then the other.. so why be with eaither? when u do find someone u really love then no one will come close.. so u think maybe u should stay freinds.. just my opinion,
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1200">toon</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Alan- You may feel strongly for both but never say Love untill you are Confident in it. If you meet the love of your life there will never be another to touch you or make you feel the way she can. I know how it feels to be loved and beleive me it is a unbelivable feeling that can not be expressed. Its like a song I listen to " Ole Mr. Webster could never define what is being said between your heart and mine" Because nothing will ever compare to the feeling. Look for a long term Relationship and just try and be a good friend with them but its good to know that you were friends before dating so you know them well get to know them better just dont Pull them to hard to your heart or else you will end up not hurting them but hurting yourself in the long run.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=74">Echolocation</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Absent for too long, trying to catch up so long post here...<BR>
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Dylan -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.16.13.19184">In Your Hands</a> and <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.15.21.9403">In Her Dreams</a> -- touching and sweet -- in case I haven't said so, you're a welcome addition to the Blender :)<BR>
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jwb -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.25.06.59.5702">Please Don't Go Back</a> -- heartwrenching<BR>
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empyrean -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.24.07.43.888">dark dance</a> -- "the familiar beat of my own lonely heart" well said<BR>
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wiltedrose -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.23.18.08.25374">sunday night</a> -- some excellent imagery here, I especially like the bit about feeling sorry for god -- my own opinion (which you are of course free to ignore!) is that your work would have more impact if the words were spelled out (e.g. you instead of u) and it looked a bit less like graffiti...<BR>
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seahawkat -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.23.01.25601">Gertrude....did we ever know ya?</a> -- no idea what this is about but it made me laugh!<BR>
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spaceman -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.15.19.9182">Another Night</a> -- this is about a bottle of beer, no?<BR>
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calypso -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.22.12.23.2989">Reclaiming the Light</a> -- "roasted my heart in the fire of love" -- nice<BR>
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violet -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.21.10.26.1662">wet towels</a> -- "and still sigh with relief when Mark Darcy comes back for Bridget" -- oh yeah -- this is a great piece and I'm sure he does in fact like it :)<BR>
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Champagne - can't pick out a particular one but your subs this month have been entertaining -- dark and light and in between.<BR>
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Rennie -- great disquisition (25 April) on words and how even the simplest can have complex meanings.  For a while I was hung up on big 50-cent words but have come to realize that, used properly, the smallest and simplest can have powerful impact.  For example, did you know that "boss" means not only "manager" but also "an ornamental stud" LOL?  (BTW, what's this bit about "frustrating your biographers"?  Are you famous?  Should we know you under a different name??? Just being nosy...)<BR>
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Rhet -- good survey idea, glad Kirk took it and ran with it :)<BR>
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Thanks all for keeping this a great site to have on my Favorites list!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=2">scqueen</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Oh, Bk where is he now? That was wonderful. <BR>
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And, ANY word from jackrhyme? 2 ships sailed back into San Diego this week, but I have no idea which one he is on...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Ecolocation~ nah, I just think they want to invent something out of me for some things I've done in life. Yes, I've managed to do well in some areas, but nothing that would amount to a hill of beans here at Blender. Great to see you back and commenting. I enjoy the 50 cent and even $25 words, but get tired of having to go back and explain myself when the simple will do the first time. I've had to do that multiple times for one word in Backyard Brigantine too many times already. "toil" = canvas. Wish I'd added footnotes on some works :) ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

B.K.~ great to talk to ya. "what's a woman supposed to do ... " ... well, the heat's definitely reduced my electric bill while waiting :).<BR>
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scqueen~ with his talents, Whitney, I imagine they've worked jack's butt off this time around. I'll be glad to see him back in port, along with many other friends. Hope you are settling in the new job and ready to post some more poems here soon. I checked your site to see your posting on the Laci case ... what a horror to follow. New babies in the family here have reminded me how precious all of them are to us all. Okay, time to go take first watch in lookout for jack. I miss that way he has with words here :) ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Liz~ whoa! I was going to go work on a project and decided to read a bit more in new subs: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.04.27.13.53.24402">Two Weeks</a> this is definitely a new favorite of mine from you ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
It's so nice of you to follow my writings that I submit to the blender!  I dabble here on the blender board, but you may be surprised to know that I have a dream to publish a series of children's books for the ages between 2 and 7...Children often bring out the best in me...I once held a children's day care in my home and recognized a gift of storytelling...Right now, I am setting goals to reach a dream in my massage therapy carreer...My asmatic bronchitis has put a temporary set back for me, but I am still extremely focused...I hope your positive attitude is helping you to make a speedy recovery...<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1212">alan</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

toon & carol: thanx for your comments. i do beleave what your saying toon. being friends befor anything more then friend ship happens is a good thing, you know them better then just someone you happen to meet and date. thanx for what you said, it kinda helps. carol- i do see what you meen by if i love someone then no one else can come close to them. but i feel the same bout them both, and want to be with them both. i cant describe how i feel in words really. but thanx for your comment.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 27 April 2003<P>

CryingShame~ there is a great need for these books. There are several publishing companies that are always on the lookout for them since they are quickly and highly consumed by parents, children and education facilities. A distant friend writes children's books: Lynette Stark. You might look her up as a good example. I have other friends who write both stories and poems for children. I will enjoy following your progress in this endeavour ..... Rennie
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