From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Wolfscreamer,<BR>
In The Past - "seems I live too much in the past,ah well at least I was alive back then"<BR>
Are you reading my mind?   
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

CryingShame~ pam, thanks for your kindnesses. My fella told me of explosions at oil refineries your direction, and I instantly thought of you. I know things have been stressful for you. I trust your son is coping with his, and your family's loss, of a young friend. My sympathy is extended to you and yours. I look forward to seeing your smiling self here once again ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Rennie ~ I have so enjoyed your play with words on your recent submissions...always love the way your mind works...thank you<BR>
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Star of David ~ You Don't Love Me Anymore...way funny...started my day with a laugh...thank you<BR>
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Champagne ~ "WEINEE" Roast...really enjoyed this one too...thank you<BR>
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Dana ~ proud...this one really touched my heart...I remember those moments...seems like yesterday...however has been years...but memories are forever...thank you<BR>
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BK ~ Tender Mercy...Razor sharp edges of time<BR>
Bleeding tender mercy...I love these lines...beautiful...thank you<BR>
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Cryingshame ~ A Crying Shame...but i will think <BR>
of you and remember...the life...these line are packed with meaning...I pray all is well with you<BR>
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Varda ~ another sunday...you sound so in love...wishing you the best...<BR>
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Kareem ~ Wut Else...the sun does shine after the storm...and many times brings about a rainbow...your pot-a-gold is there dear...I have missed you...thank you<BR>
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Dylan ~ Read Your Mind...sometimes we could spend a million on "penny for your thought"...but sometimes we might as well toss that money in the garbage disposal...<BR>
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Madison ~ I took a trip through you web site...how beautiful...awesome work there...was nice to see the lovely deevaa and many others...I found myself going there more than once...lovely art, such talent...you have won my heart...compliments to all...<BR>
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Aparajita ~ check out the site...you will enjoy it...<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Challenge anyone?<BR>
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Gala is in a mood...evidenced by my latest sub.<BR>
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So let's take a break from the usual, shall we?<BR>
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Gala's OUTTA THIS WORLD SUMMER LOVE CHALLENGE.<BR>
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1. Must involve a fantasy pairing, et's famous characters from fantasy fiction (wonder who'll jump on Legolas?)<BR>
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2. Must be  in the context of YOU and Data, Worf, Gandalf, WHATEVER floats your boat...<BR>
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3. Any form or style.<BR>
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4. Points are awarded for style, originality,AND keeping to theme...so try not to pick something too obscure.(I'm decently read, but I have limits)<BR>
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TIP: Try and write from a storyline basis you actually KNOW...there's more to Vulcans than just pointy ears---elves too!<BR>
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We'll try to wrap this one up in time for July issue...so let's call the deadline June 29th...<BR>
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Live long, and prosper!<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Oh YEAH...and it HAS to be a love poem...NATURALLY.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1203">Dylan Kwiatkowski</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Hey people, sorry that I haven't been around for a while. I must admit that my mind has been elsewhere for the last few weeks. I'm sure that you'll understand. I'm looking forward to getting back to work here. I'm sure that I have much to catch up on. <BR>
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PS, Congrats to all that made the Front Page this month.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

RENNIE,<BR>
Your submit <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.03.03.30230">THE BIRDS AND THE BEES</a> reminded me of something about a survey taken from people that do not believe in God...I was told that the results showed that most atheists understood what heaven would be like if there was a heaven; that they related that euphoria and an orgasm as being close to the same; and that when they felt this euphoric feeling they would call out "oh God"...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

empyrean,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.05.04.11697">Am I here?</a> ... i could feel the frustration in your words...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Woo hoo Gala, this is awesome.  Makes a guy think twice.<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.06.37.5780">Klingon Love</a>   Jim<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=35">Star of David</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Rennie Lorca, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.03.03.30230">THE BIRDS AND THE BEES</a> – you are hilarious! Thanks for making me smile. And <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.09.17.23.19811">SHAMELESS SCRIBBLING</a> is beautiful...<BR>
Clicked on the Adam and Eve link as well and enjoyed!<BR>
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Chances, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.11.02.30.28419">So Alone</a> – this one is lovely<BR>
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Jon - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.10.21.20.16539">The Best Deceptions</a> – thanks for a submitting this one. I like it a lot<BR>
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BK, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.10.18.12.30270">Tender Mercy</a> – wow!<BR>
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Misti - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.10.04.27.13553">Coyote Kinship</a> – I really liked this one and the descriptions and attitude in it. The ending rings in my head<BR>
And I loved the way you’ve done this one - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.07.04.21.10459">Rob, I Would Have...</a> – as well.<BR>
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Wolfscreamer, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.08.10.58.21308">In the past</a> – this one touched me so much, so deep. I like <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.06.12.55.18540">Hurry up October</a> too, October is my fav. month as well for similar reasons...<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=909">leamas</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Sweet.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1131">indefensible sushi</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Actually it is. So...how's it going with the meds, dude?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

CryingShame~ yes, pam, I've seen that survey erupt many times over the years ... especially during some of the press over Madalyn Murray O'Hair<BR>
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ladyinwaiting~ thanks :). My mother (former hospital director, btw) and I are finally sharing some time in life together. Unfortunately, the time is being spent in waiting rooms in diagnosis terms she knows all too well. However, to lighten the mood and find a smile, I'm letting her get to know me a bit better with what I write. All the years that I've written, she's just now reading me. On that note, I've had some fun going ahead and letting her see, that like Cornelia Fort, I'll also fly over and under the bridge instead of just blistering the water under it. She was afraid for me sailing (considering how P. B. Shelley went down), but now thinks it may be the safest thing I've ever done. Poor woman, maybe it was better she didn't know all I'd been doing all these years ;-). I've egg'd her on to write again. She is "BlackBlanche" in my account. Lady, you know that I always appreciate and enjoy your works.<BR>
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Star of David~ I read and search for some words in your work of relief and happiness. It is a joy for me to see that I've brought you a smile or maybe some laughter. You take good care of yourself -- thanks!<BR>
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Gala~ oh, dear Gala ... dunno IF I should tempt The Fates and let folks know which major or minor gods (or fabled characters even) I would most like to picture naked and more. Let me hit ONE more waiting room without a decent magazine and I might just attempt your challenge ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

on all the works in the subs this month: I've read them, and read ladyinwaiting's and Star of David's latest comments, and I'd like to ditto those. I also go read the offsite websites of other poets here as they are noted in the comments, and always enjoy the time reading. I have a real appreciation for all the writers on Blender. All inspire me one way or another, and make my time here worth the while -- thanks ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting: thanks for your comment. i'm glad that "proud" brought nice memories for you. i appreciate it more than you know. - Dana
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

cavaloopie~ interesting post with the nic. I'd suppose the cava is from vena cava and heart, but why the loopie, which is often translated or defined as "deceitful, cunning, sly" with <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.07.00.31746">The Pause</a> questioning love? Welcome to Blender ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.04.49.26764">Thieve</a> So true. I can totally relate. You say it so perfectly in so few lines. - Dana
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Dana~ thank you for sharing this: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.11.53.3752">the lucky one</a> in words that also express exactly how I feel about someone. A sincere compliment to you by saying I wish I'd written this ..... Rennie <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Rennie honey...think Sean Connery...Han Solo...Clark Kent...RHETT BUTLER...and tell me you aren't...moved?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

OH, GOD! OH, GOD! ... Gala~ YOU would have to go and do THAT to me! Now I need to drag out some old movies! You know (my imagined) Sean can eat crackers in my bed anytime ... whew! And, Rhett ... durn, Gala ... turning the AC on, my fella is a Rhett clone, no, not clone, better ... with Sean and Rhett voice! Now you've gone and done it! Should I dare tell you my best buddy here is a ringer for Tom Selleck? Hard enough here for me to keep a straight-face and behave myself ;-) around all the guys here each day. Thanks for the reminders, the smile and good laugh. Was watching yet another storm move in here today, too grey to be blue. MAJOR THANKS for the jog ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

DANA DANA DANA...<BR>
You, my friend, are on a roll...liked all your newest submits, even the older ones that you held on until today... YOU GO GIRL...<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Dana...<BR>
whhhoooops...  <BR>
meant older ONE..<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Dylan,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.11.21.23114">Heartbeat</a> ...you put this in better words than I have...I have always said that the heart lets you know you are STILL ALIVE...your words describe the heart beat more lovely than my thoughts or feelings ever...good going...<BR>
Pam
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Rennie: You could never know how much your comment means to me. It's an honor coming from you. I truly love your work. Thank you. - Dana
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Pam: Thanks! You know you always make me smile. - Dana
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Star of David~<BR>
Thanks for the compliments. I appreciate them.<BR>
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Gala~<BR>
I don't know any fantasy fiction. I bought The Hobbit awhile back but I don't think any of those characters would turn me on. What about the Chronicles of Narnia? Would those count? Maybe I need to head to the used bookstore and find something that has an interesting cover. You know I love your challenges!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Thanks Guys for all the support during these times of the EBOLA MOUTH OPPRESSOR. Means a lot to me.<BR>
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bk<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Hey Misti---<BR>
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Desi says Narnia Rocks---so go for it!<BR>
(Hell, i slipped Rhett Butler in...)<BR>
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We can expand it to fiction without any sweat folks...but make it STELLAR fiction!<BR>
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And thanks for the nods for Klingon love...;)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

CS58 - Thanks for your comment.  Frustrated is a bit of an understatement.<BR>
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~empy~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1040">empyrean</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

CS58 - Thanks for your comment.  Frustrated is a bit of an understatement.<BR>
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~empy~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=620">Varda</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

I'm wondering if it would be possible to make it so that we see the times along with the dates of submissions to the blender board?<BR>
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Thanks for your hard work, Kirk, and thanks to all you submitting poets.<BR>
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:)<BR>
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*V*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

cavaloopie ~ The Pause...very nice...I understand your confusion clearly...welcome aboard...looking forward to reading more of you<BR>
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Rennie ~ loopie possibly representing the aorta...the major artery(vessel) that loops around the back of the heart and supplies the rest of the body with oxygen...hypoxia sets in if the brain is not feed...resulting in confusion...(complacency)straight line on electrocardiogram...no action...no life...therefore unable to provide the blood supply to the body...resulting in death...just my thoughts...is this even close cavaloopie???<BR>
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Dana ~ Don't Ever Let Go...I agree...and I am holding on this time for life...<BR>
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Meredith ~ Not Knowing...you write beautifully...I can relate to what you are saying...sometimes knowing it is love is more frightening than the not knowing...<BR>
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Kindred ~ Memories...loving so much that it hurts...you always touch me deeply with your words...<BR>
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Davey ~ THE HAUNTING NIGHT...I know these/this ghost a little to well...nicely put...<BR>
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Varda ~ a crumb of you...sometimes all we need is a crumb to keep us coming back for more...loved it...<BR>
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Dylan ~ Heartbeat...I will never stop believing that my heart will beat the beat of love forever...<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">Butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

SterlingRose~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.11.09.02.29510">Barricades or Bridges</a> is great, and get's my vote for the next month's front page! Afterall, it is very relative to many people as well as the Blender site ;}
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Dylan~ Happy returns!!  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.11.21.23114">Heartbeat</a> was only a small sample of new intriguing pieces from what I can tell. I can't wait to see your upcoming posts!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1223">Butterfly03</a><BR>
Date: 12 June 2003<P>

Teej~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.06.12.15.40.1992">What Is?</a> made me look at things differently, analyze things a little more. Thanks a million for the kick-start!! ;}
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