From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Jim and BK,<BR>
Being the WINE-O that I am...I appreciated your submits! ! !<BR>
I don't know as much about wine as I would like, but I do think that it's a probablity that there are as many varieties of wine as there are types of people/friends/lovers...i enjoyed your metaphors!<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1">Kirk, Blender-Keeper</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Getting a few paragraphs of writeup in the New Yorker in 1997...or maybe when I got the darn autosubmission system up and running.  Or some other technical feat like that, like last year's redesign.<BR>
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Yeah, I'm not just the blender-keeper, I'm also a giant geek.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1">Kirk, Blender-Keeper</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

A giant geek who fell for the old "meant to post to the survey but put it on the blender board..."
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

empyrean,<BR>
thanks, your comment made my morning!  i enjoy reading all your submits...I can relate to most of them, especially the ones of healing...When I first read your name, I looked up it's meaning (the true and ultimate heavenly paradise)and thought...WOW!  I "assume" when others pick out such a celestial name for themselves they have grown by leaps and bounds spiritually...I hope everything is going good in your world...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1">Kirk, Blender-Keeper</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

I adjusted the links at the bottom of the survey page, made the "answer latest" bigger, moved down the "view all past questions" too, shoved the usual button bar way down.  I know other people had made the same mistake I just did, hopefully this should help a bit.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting,<BR>
your submit of <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.20.20.56.5359">What About</a> was lively...and it's amazing how much we have in common...My family and I have always joked about our lives being LOONEY TUNES or said, "I am having a looney tune day"... My son and I have always favored Bugs Bunny. We had different bugs, but we slept with bugsbunny during our preschool years...my hubby has teased me when i had PMS that I am the tazmanian devil...and everyone has felt like Wylie Coyote and admire his spirit...no matter what happens to him...he dusts himself off and gets back at it again...Take care...<BR>
CS58 (Pam)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Retraction...correction...Wyle E. Coyote...sorry looney tunes!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Thank you Pam...I am glad you enjoyed...I too am having a spelling day...as you noticed...but will add that I spelled Toons vs Tunes to represent too...also...I really enjoyed your PMS submission...oh how true...<BR>
BK ~ Honeysuckle Wine...very nice...<BR>
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Kirk ~ the kiss...ummm...love those kisses<BR>
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Dylan ~ My voice...for some reason I am sure your voice would convince anyone to love again<BR>
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Deevaa ~ I am excited for you about your new home...and your paintings are beautiful...I am sure you will make the cut...good luck<BR>
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misunderstood ~ Need vs Want...I loved this piece...sometimes what we want isn't always what we need...but love is always needed...<BR>
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dana ~ eternally...I can relate to this one...<BR>
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Krystal ~ Fireworks...love those kisses...<BR>
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kindred ~ You didn't listen...I can hear you...<BR>
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chaos ~ A thousand miles...I know the feeling...<BR>
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chances ~ Won't you...I understand possessing something that can not be saved...<BR>
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empy ~ reflection...very nicely put into words...I am glad you are finding the light switch...and I pray that you continue to heal...<BR>
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wolfscreamer ~ did you ever find that number (the ghost busters)?...if so would you share it?<BR>
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Gala ~ heart: in part, broken...beautifully said...I always enjoy your gracing us with your presence...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting: thanks for your comment regarding eternally. they are always welcomed and appreciated. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

wiltedrose: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.19.18.17.14224">where</a> I thought it was nice but if you don't think it seems done and you can't think of anything, I find that sometimes if you rearrange your lines, it will sound complete and yet all of your thoughts are still there. Hope it helps. Dana 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Dana,<BR>
Soon, I hope that you will get to where you need to be...loneliness can be one of the longest and most sufferings a spirit can dwell...i hope that my encouragement and support helps in some small way...<BR>
recreation (re-create) is something needed by everyone and anyone...even a walk can do you good...keep your chin up!<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

footballdude: all your recent submissions have been amazing. breathtaking.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Dylan: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.20.13.40.22881">Afternoon at a Coffee House</a> was absolutely beautiful. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Rennie: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.20.15.37.14510">IN THE EVENT</a> WOW! I don't even know what to say. It was invigorating. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Pam: Thank you. You always make me feel somewhat better. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Hi Everyone.<BR>
I have been a silent fan on this site for a few weeks now and even though Im not posting, I'm still reading. But today, I read some of the most inspiring and creative poems I've ever read. I wanted to thank these poets for sharing their talent and tell them how much I enjoyed their work.<BR>
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Dana-I loved all of your latest poems. I think I share many of these feelings but I've never been able to put them to words. <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.21.13.00.7791">as if it never happened </a>,   <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.21.12.43.23105">uncomfortable</a> and <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.21.12.19.15495">desperate to flee</a> were wonderful.<BR>
Ladyinwaiting- I really enjoyed <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.21.08.10.5711">Caverns</a>, and I love how you format your poems. I also Liked <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.20.20.56.5359">What About</a> I liked how playful it was. I also liked the way you related love and Loony toons..very creative.<BR>
Chances- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.21.05.52.20355">Tears at Me</a> ..I have to say, This is one of the best poems I've ever read.<BR>
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Take Care Everyone.<BR>
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Lulu
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=158">footballdude</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Dana, thanx, i've liked your latest also......i agree w/ lulu....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1206">wiltedrose</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

chances- hello, i loved tears at me! let me just say SO SO GOOD!! lol.. <BR>
dana-thanks for the advice!! i'll try that!!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Champagne and footballdude~ Thanks. I read and appreciate you. I get behind in my reading here no matter how I try to keep up. But I make a point of reading you, like most folks, by hitting your entire account. I'm really glad to have that feature here at Blender. It is far nicer and better to get an overall feel for each writer than the sites with postings but no collected works by each.<BR>
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jim~ Thanks for your good-natured sparring. Gave me something else to do when I didn't feel so good. You are kind even when you are verbally broadsiding :)<BR>
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Kirk~ I wish folks here could fully appreciate what a major accomplishment it is for anyone to be mentioned in The New Yorker. It is one of our finer mags in steady publication in this nation to recognize creative work. I've enjoyed the years here. Your "geek" talents have continued to keep Blender a fun and easy site to use. Your benevolent hand as webmaster has let this site evolve to what it is as community today. This is also a major accomplishment in terms of longevity for websites all these years. I've read you almost from the start of Blender, so I personally have a real appreciation for what you've accomplished with the site.<BR>
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Dana~ Thanks. I'm glad you didn't say it was a bummer from being about death and loss in that Event piece :). Dana, I usually try to refrain from downer-postings when I don't feel well ... even resort to bumps with some good sport like Jim. I believe he'd be a worthy opponent in any sport ... thank goodness tennis is the only sport we mention love, but I'd have to put a volley or serve right through him to get any points :). My own Captain and I enjoy good humor, so I hope nobody here believed Jim and I were really picking on each other -- LOL, were we, Jim? Dana, I really enjoy the works you post on husband and family since these are something I no longer have.<BR>
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CryingShame/Pam, Chances, ladyingwaiting~ I'm going to agree with others here on your work :)<BR>
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teej~ however you post it, teej, keep it coming from your direction :). I've also enjoyed getting to know a number of the posters from Blender better over the years. Some already knew me from other places online or real life.<BR>
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kevin~ thank you for that comment. I've read you enough over the years here and elsewhere to have a better feel for the person who wrote that. I appreciate what you say and what you said to me. Please post more of your work here. Not that I won't go and read you elsewhere, but I enjoy the easy access here ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Rennie Lorca,<BR>
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My Grandmother laughed every day for ninety three years.  When i blast ya for real, you'll know it.  I've got the Northstar homing in.  Throw me a line.  I've got a knot to tie.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

Lulu and footballdude: thanks so much for your comments. They are always appreciated.<BR>
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wiltedrose: I hope my advice helps you in anyway. <BR>
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Rennie: Thanks for your comment regarding my work. Your pieces are always inspiring. You write beautifully.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">Butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

footballdude~ I loved <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.21.15.49.3007">Controlled Burn</a>!! Thank you so much for posting this piece. It says exactly like something I'm feeling... even down to the last couple paragraphs (ha-ha-ha). :}<BR>
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Chances~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.05.21.05.52.20355">Tears at Me</a>-- it's wonderful, bravo!!<BR>
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Rennie~ How's everything on the home front after the storm?  Glad to hear the pups alright!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 21 May 2003<P>

CryingShame and ladyinwaiting - thanks :-)  comments appreciated
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