From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Dang, how often does he check it?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=974">j. knipp</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

wow this is the most intense i have seen the message boards here in awhile. i find the topics very intresting... probably becuase i am taking a class right now on popular culture and religion. i think normally in the past i would have been jumping right in on the debate. but one of the most valuable things i have learned from the class is to be a camera and not a critic. that is to say when in engaging in the exchange of ideas try not to insult or downplay someone elses viewpoint but rather take it all in. Something that seems like a reasonable and obvious course of action but all too rarely taken. Then again the whole thing is off topic and perhaps not appropriate for this site. So... congrats to the front page picks, and salutations to any new comers... were not all bad we just have lots to say somtimes. =P -j
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

I think he checks it every other hour when he's at home. I'm joking, I have no idea. I was just takin' a shot in the dark.<BR>
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LollyGaggin'...that's a beautiful romance-related poem. I'm honored, Mark McNabb/OneNutJim. You're so boring, darling.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.04.06.17.24952">Lasting Love</a> ...and P.S. I shudder at the brilliance of this poem. It's hard to believe that someone who advocates "homosexuality therapy" and George The Second can be such a creative genius, as well. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Poor Little Newbie Lolly you had them gagging to get me...ha Of course I've run off all the newbies, all of which are you Mark. I'll give you this, you know how to jump start this place when it gets dull. ha Plus created a pretty decent poem of your own for a change. <BR>
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bk
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Wow, Look what happens when I go to bed early!  Think I'll just go back under the porch with the dogs.<BR>
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Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=10">Galadrial</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Holy Crap---<BR>
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I have missed the HELL out of this place...and I have been the sort of busy that keeps you from talking to yourself too much in public---or at least from answering your own dammed questions!<BR>
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On the news front, Desi is doing great---my buddy Tony Spivey is opening a teacher's convention in NC in 9 days with a custom poem, I am working on a novel---and in 2005 after "only" 32 years of writing, My first poetry collection is slated for publication---no vanity press...a real live publisher...WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!<BR>
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I haven't been writing much love poetry---but I have missed this place and you guys immensely.<BR>
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I will try not to be a stranger---this was my first home, and I still miss the talent---Dee, Misti, BK, Tanq---you'all rock...and did I see Echo?<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

move over jim and i'll join you under that there porch...maybe we can light the fire and stir the witches brew...i hear the dogs find it mighty tasty...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

j. knipp,  I am overwhelmed by this.  <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.01.25.30624">Late Night Ramblings #8 (unsent#3)</a>  You have captured and expressed this idea very well.  Thanks.  Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=74">Echolocation</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Kirk -- many thanks for the FPP, I always feel honored to be recognized among so many talented people.  Interesting that subs have gone from 600+ to 200 or so... from what I can see the net quality hasn't dropped though so maybe the departed 400 won't be missed LOL<BR>
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Tanq -- nice to see you on the Front Page again -- I hope your life isn't as dark as your writing at the moment :)<BR>
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Congrats to the other FPPs -- what a great place this is!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Gala~ glad to see the news on Desi, Lisa. And, congrats on the poetry book deal !! Also, congrats to Spivey for his dedication to his craft and the recognition he's getting now ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

CS58's WORLD...<BR>
My daughter, Penny (20), had a stress test today...results were abnormal...Family physician suspects an electrical malfunction....next tuesday (3/16) she is scheduled for an ECHO and an appointment with cardiologist for diagnosis...This is not the kind of news a parent can bear to hear whether it turn out to be minor or major...She and I are not exhibiting high anixety, although we both are NOT at peace with this news...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

cryingshame ~ sorry to hear your news...hopefully next tuesday will be a better day...thinking of you and prayers with you and your daughter...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1450">Lolly Gaggin</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

for your info<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.16.07.2946">‘Gay Marriage’ Confusions</a> 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Gala: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.07.29.14722">Far Afield Of Dreams</a> This is just lovely and should be included in your book (Wonderful, Wonderful!) I hope you put in some favorites of mine known simply as the Ridge poems. Glad all is wonderful with Desi. Hope you will come and visit us more often. I hope one day to come to a book signing by you. (That would be really cool.)<BR>
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bk<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1296">julie gianni</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Mark, you're so fixated on this gay marriage thing that it truly makes me wonder about you. Have you been hiding something all these years?
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=74">Echolocation</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Did I miss something?  Is Gala putting out an actual real book?!  How ultimately cool...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Lisa,<BR>
Yay!!! It's about time! You know I want to buy a copy!<BR>
((((((HUGS!!!)))))))))))))))
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Violet: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.21.51.16684">Summer</a> You took my breath with this one. As fine a work as always from you.<BR>
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jwb71913: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.18.54.28569">To the Victor</a> I like this one Jim.<BR>
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j. knipp: <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.01.25.30624">Late Night Ramblings #8 (unsent#3)</a> This is lovely, I always look forward to your words. But this one, I think the last line should get you a front page.<BR>
Maybe we can up the ante with a little competition <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.01.21.30333">Roll 'Em</a> <BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">Cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

AJ,<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.03.09.03.58.13888">Empty Hole</a>...creatively put...i have always been a fan of those that can write analogies with the moon...especially the moon...I loved the way you tied in that pain is kept in our thoughts and being permanent..<BR>
"And never leaves the mind,<BR>
Like it has been etched<BR>
In your brain for all time.<BR>
Like a tattoo or a birthmark, <BR>
Like defects or scars,<BR>
The memory is permanent<BR>
Just as the moon and stars"<BR>
Yeah, I understand all too well...<BR>
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Ladyinwaiting & those who emailed me...thanks for your prayers and concerns for my princess...<BR>
CS58<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 9 March 2004<P>

Thanks BK, Glad you liked it.  I heard a songwriter today say that Cole Porter used to put a 'lemon' rhyme into each song, so that all the others worked better.  So I thought I'd write a whole work with nothing but lemons.  Guess it worked.  And yes, j. knipp has raised the bar for March!   Jim
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