From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=4">tj holland</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Kindred_Spirit ~ WHOA! <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.06.16.52.21227">I’m Sorry....</a>was INTENSE! I have known this. And, sadly, I have also created this in others. <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.06.16.52.21227">I’m Sorry....</a>was raw. And that is exactly the way it needed to be. Because those emotions are raw. I FELT this one Kindred. Huzzah!<BR>
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-Teej
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

I love this place
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Rennie,<BR>
Rain dance is so beautiful...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

CryingShame and Star of David~ Thanks on Rain Dance. Star: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.01.19.23.31829">In the darkness of my mind</a> <BR>
"And with you gone<BR>
Nightfall lasts forever<BR>
And darkness is the<BR>
One who knows me best" ... yes! you found the words I'd been looking for ..... Rennie<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Damn, just discovered double-clicking the linkcode doesn't work. Sorry about that.<BR>
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Msteriousone07 - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.04.18.18.27146">Selfish</a> - You are on a role lately. I enjoyed the conversation pieces too.<BR>
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B.K. - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.06.18.05.22203">Just Kiss Me</a> - I adore these love humour ones. You write them so well.<BR>
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coujeaux - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.05.22.11.24005">Noir</a> - Where did you find all those excellent words? Loved it.<BR>
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Jon - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.06.15.05.1077">a thousand dreams</a> - Liked this, with a side note. I think if you're looking for someone in your dreams, you don't find them. It's an unexpected thing, mostly. <BR>
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lovestruk (by Amber) - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.05.15.50.11686">If I'm Not The One</a> - Something in this one spoke to me.<BR>
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wiltedrose - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.04.17.22.15156">loveing me</a> - I liked this muchly. <BR>
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kareem - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.06.18.31.27827">Another Performance</a> - An awesome piece.<BR>
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Rennie - Please pass on regards to the Captain and thank him for his offer. I continue to enjoy your work and appreciate the feedback and contribution that you offer to all here. You are a rare person.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

RennieLorca: Thanks so much for your comment.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1189">darwin</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

so, i was on jury duty, and i come back and i'm on the front page....now that is certainly lovely!<BR>
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congrats to the rest of you as well!<BR>
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beautiful, absolutely beautiful!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1219">cuddlebug</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

jwb,,,,you are very correct,,,,,makes u wonder,,you are a very good writer,,i cant wait to see the next,,,,,,,cuddle
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Jim,<BR>
the regeneration that Spring brings shines through<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.08.12.6150">A New Bud</a>...i like the way you presented our growth and how our spirit regains strength through hope...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

MORE...<BR>
Jim..your ending of <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.08.12.6150">A New Bud</a> reminds me of how some orchids mature....barren until it reaches the bud...bloom...<BR>
Rennie...I appreciate your thoughtfulness...kindness comes from wisdom...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Aparajita,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.08.27.25258">four leaf clovers</a> ... four more?  oh, showers of blessings falling from heaven, my dear...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Cuddle,<BR>
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Can't wait to read part 2!  Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1217">ful</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Carol-Well I am happy that you are now at least thinking about staying! And my name is anna im 15  (just turned 15 a month ago!)Oh and I am REALLY sorry about the boy that died at your school!! I will pray! And for everyone who knew him!! I cant imagine how hurt alot of people where!<BR>
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ful
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1217">Ful</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Dana-Your poem "too much to handle" was really good! It is like me!! well I just want to say that your life melow's out! And you dont have as much stuff to do!<BR>
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Ful
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Ful: I appreciate your kind words. Thank you.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=974">j. knipp</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

I may be a little bit biased. But I think sarah sehee did a wonderful job on Ode to College Love. :) I would just like to say for the record there is nothing wrong with a sparkley toothbrush. It actually quite fashionable i feel.<BR>
-josh
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Hey Dylan,<BR>
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Your submissions are quite a contribution to the blender for me...I agree with you about your quote...<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.08.38.11802">Settling</a> !  Look forward to reading more from you...<BR>
CS58/Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Kase~ I love it: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.11.09.12163">Anyway I Can Get 'Em!</a> You said a mouthful :) !! ...... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=796">Lupschada</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

muryan -- 'a lot can happen' really struck a chord. I love it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

muryan,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.14.29.8126">A lot can happen.</a><BR>
You touch me.  Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

cryingshame...  there's always hope!! my motto: never give up!<BR>
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rennie...  i am honored, thank you.  thankful you are feeling better.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Rennie~~ Sometimes, the macho attitude that we carry, does not allow us to grieve properly in public. I don’t cry at weddings or funerals, but Amazing Grace played on the bag pipes will do me in every time. I found it hard to express to this friend or his wife, or to anyone how I felt, so I had to write the poems.<BR>
Gary
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=392">Kindred_Spirit49</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Teej~~ Thank you for the compliment. It is strange how a couple of spoken sentences, can completely shatter a heart, and a life. I have now been on both sides of the shattering, and it is always a very raw experience, painful experience. But….it does supply some good material for the poets.<BR>
Gary <BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Kindred~ A very hard-ass'd USMC officer once bent over backwards to find a copy of "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes and get it to me when he learned it was one of the few things that could reduce me to tears in those settings. There may have been two messages in that gift :), but I am grateful for the tape he sent. When able, I don't miss Highland Games just for the bagpipes, where they always leave me feeling I've been pulled back inside the wire from some forgotten moor and landmined grief again. There was no mistaking your words were heartfelt. I still have many of my own that need to be said in tributes or closings. Thanks much for sharing those ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Sarah: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.03.11.55.25675">The long-distance thing</a> was cute. Hang in there.<BR>
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wolfscreamer: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.03.02.01.20400">Candlelight</a> amazing piece.<BR>
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jon: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.03.01.34.25397">baby</a> was truly beautiful.<BR>
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RainbowChaser: I've been reading all your pieces and feel that I can only imagine your pain. As I have been inpsired by Pam, if you want to vent on someone who doesn't know you but lives near, let me know. Otherwise, good luck. <BR>
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Pam: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.02.22.40.24621">Jim, the Rare Pearl</a> loved it.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Star of David: Wow! I've loved all your recent submissions.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=795">muryan</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Jim and Lupschada... Thank you so much. I'm glad it touched someone other than me. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=795">muryan</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

Rennie~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.16.22.20286">GLASS HOUSE</a> was totally beautiful. I cried. Thank you.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

aparajita and CryingShame~ thanks :)<BR>
muryan~ Lupschada's "maudlin" remark reminded me that I hadn't dragged Maudelaine and her buddies out for a time. Please don't cry. I'll put 'em back up rather than create a downer here ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1185">Mr.Ambivalent</a><BR>
Date: 7 May 2003<P>

I'm Proud To Be American<BR>
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Only In America... <BR>
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Only in America...can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance... <BR>
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Only in America...are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink... <BR>
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Only in America...do people order double cheese burgers, a large fry and a diet coke... <BR>
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Only in America...do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters...<BR>
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Only in America...do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and leave useless things and junk in boxes in the garage... <BR>
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Only in America...do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place... <BR>
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Only in America...do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight... <BR>
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Only in America...are the least useful professions (professional athletes, movie actors & entertainers) paid so disproportionally much compared to people with normal jobs... <BR>
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Only in America...do people buy domestic brand tires, because they want to "buy American," and install them on their imported cars... <BR>
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Only in America...the budgets for advertising non-essential items, like soft drinks, exceed the economies of many third-world nations... <BR>
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Only in America...do we use the word politics to describe the process so well. Poli in latin meaning many and tics meaning blood sucking creatures... <BR>
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