From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=933">rainbowchaser</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Dana--Im graduating from usi tomorrow!  hey..ill get back to you asap..things are going okay..got a new job..its kind of off the wall..ill email ya with details..talk to you later:)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Pam - I think you have in fact made a wise investment (not that you would ever sell it!). I don't know too much about art, but I know what I like, Dee's young and I suspect she will one day be a well known Kiwi (as New Zealanders are called) artist, as she develops her unique and vivid style. Her artworks are very easy on the eye and evocative.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=927">carol</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

ful-lol dont feel bad.. i live with u reamber i know how u are and alot not all but alot of what u do.. i kinda figured that it was u. but i know how it feels to want to be someone else and be left alone by the ppl u know sometimes.. thats why i dident way anything.. so dont even worry about it!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Rainbow...CONGRATULATIONS...on a job well done...remember you are closing a door, but the window of opportunity is opening for you...good luck and GOD BLESS YOU...<BR>
Chances...you intuition is correct...I don't think I will ever sell "Three", but I will give it away before I pass to the next life...My grandmother taught me to give away our material possessions before we pass...This brings more value and the gift of giving is rewarding...I enjoy all your submits and all your contributions to the board...<BR>
CryingShame
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

RainbowChaser: Congratulations on graduating! Enjoy your day! I look forward to hearing from you soon. - Dana
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=644">wordley</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Rainbow...Well Done!!<BR>
                      But I now the need the attention of blenderites everywhere. Dear friends, over the last few months I have befriended a lady at my place of work who, when I first saw her, had an almost tangible aura of goodness, but also sadness. Over the last months I have managed to find out that Leah , who is 31, had a dreadful relationship with a cruel and spiteful 'man' which lasted twelve years. During this time, she was a virtual prisoner of the 'man', he hit her, threatened her with knives, and generally made her feel worthless. Three years ago she plucked up courage enough to run away, and managed to get this pest prevented from bothering her again. She now has her own place, a good job and good friends....girl friends.<BR>
And here lies the problem...Leah doesn't trust men any more. I have managed to gain her trust through my counselling skills, but I alone cannot convince her, I need help. I have told her on numerous occasions that we're not all bad, and that sometimes you just have to go with you gut feelings based on past experience. I love Leah so much as a friend, pure agape' love, one friend to another. Could you wonderful people, through your poetry, give Leah some confidence and support, that's all I ask<BR>
Many thanks,   Wordley 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

j. knipp: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.01.34.13881">Persistance of Vision</a> WOW!!<BR>
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SterlingRose: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.07.50.11595"> -  innocent  ADULTERY  -   </a> amazing piece!<BR>
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Kase: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.11.09.12163">Anyway I Can Get 'Em!</a> really cute. Made me smile.<BR>
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Anonymous One: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.13.57.5053">Out Of The Blue</a> I can completely relate. <BR>
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Kindred_Spirit49: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.17.37.19644">Frenzy</a> Really draws you in! Wow! I love all your pieces. <BR>
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Brett Mezey: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.07.19.28.27329">Needed</a> really good piece. I hope to read more. <BR>
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Pam: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.08.04.21499">???</a> was beautiful. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Pam: typo - that was "Angels" was a beautiful piece. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Wordley~ be kind. Let her heal on her schedule and not try to bring her into your perceived time frame for healing. In that lies true unconditional love, the agape. The right person coming into her life will make all the difference, and only she will know who that as and when to trust. Not pushing her for friendship, but just being there and being (daily) kind will make all the difference in what she sees of you as a friend. In that example she might display trust and find the ability to be friends with men again. While you may feel that she clings to girlfriends, and you only hear them rally-cry to stay clear of men again, no woman wants to be alone from friendships with women and/OR men. Since I'm not the first time lover, I've ALREADY written here many times of bad relationships and good ones, and finding the ability to trust and love again ... but so have most every woman. Maybe it is just not recognized for what it is because I/we didn't ask readers to pick between me or them (the men in my life) and who I am/we are. We become like terrified wild animals when abused, and only gentle coaxing helps. Anything more will push us into a corner or have us lashing out in our own protection ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">indefensible sushi</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Listen, mate, I say get her in the sack ASAP. Sensitive guys finish last - if, that is, they finish at all. ;)<BR>
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Oh! Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there! (And I do mean that in a nice way...)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1135">Trout Almondine</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

tim robbins and susan sarandon are assholes...irrespective of their warped political and social views
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Something smell fishy in here. Trout, how many Oscars have you been nominated for in your lifetime and how much of your work will be remembered for anything after you are gone. I think their opinions are quite valid and actually they are my heros more than Porgie will ever be to anyone EVER! Porgie's got a lot of blood money to start washing his hands over..OH WILL IT NEVER WASH OUT???
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Goodness, I'm busy for a few days and when I come back everyone is talking about me!<BR>
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ha.<BR>
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Thanks for all your kind comments (esp, the one about me being young. I'm starting to feel old these days)<BR>
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We (being the guy I moved to Australia for, my son and me) are moving into the house we've just had built on Friday, so we spent this weekend packing up the flat, and taking car loads of non-essential items over to the house.<BR>
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My paint brushes and paints got packed mid way through last week and I'm really hanging out to paint, I don't know if I'll make it til next weekend without painting.<BR>
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Pam, I put the painting in the post on Wednesday or Thursday of last week, can't say for sure which day it was. They normally take 5-10 days, so it should be there next Monday at the latest. More likely this week I imagine.<BR>
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Take care of your hearts,<BR>
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dee
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Hi.<BR>
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Just testing to make sure I still have that ole magic.<BR>
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Rhent-a-Wreck<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Wordley,<BR>
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If you love this women, do not attempt to counsel her yourself.  You'll only develop the kind of dependency for you that she had for her 'pest'.  <BR>
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Patience is the only advice I can offer.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">indefensible sushi</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Oh Rhetty, don't tease us like that! <BR>
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(Come back, Shane...come back!)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

butterfly~ We are sorry IF you believe that somehow this site has a problem with this: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.11.21.21.21515">ill</a> ... it is my impression that you are new here (?). We are a group, or extended family of writers who have written and laughed together for a number of years. We also, like any family, play with "sibling" squabbles ... most are only good-natured sparring. But let there be no doubt that the shadow of "racism" does not exist here ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Rennie~ I am new, and I ment "racism" loosely, not in the terms of color or anything of that nature. Appoligies if it is taken that way. I'm feeling down tonight so... sorry if I affended you. <BR>
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Jim~ Nice to see you possibly found some comfort in <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.10.02.11.5600">Mirage</a>. <BR>
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Ful~ If writing your feelings is your only outlet then write on, atleast your getting it out. But have you ever considered seeking advise from an adult that you feel comfortable with or maybe someone that you feel will give you positive advise that won't judge you? You would be amazed how it feels after you get it out and the fear is gone. I am a big sister in the Big Brother/ Big Sister program and if you can find one or something similar to that in your area it is well worth the investment. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

butterfly~ I see. Just didn't want you thinking we harbor true ill will here. While we may argue, it is a need to interact with one another rather than let each become like ships passing in the night. And, I see you are having a painful night as I read you tonight. You take care. I believe I can speak for everyone here in saying we do care. I was posting and trying to stay calm here last night while watching a bad storm come in on me. I'm still shaking and trying to calm down from tornado damage. Would you like some of my butter rum ice cream? ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 11 May 2003<P>

Rennie~ Thank you. Your kind words mean alot to me. I sincerely hope everything works out for you after last night.
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