From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=17">deevaa</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

... this is all strange and odd. Divorce court.<BR>
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When I got my divorce, we waited a year (actually we waited nearly 3yrs, but you only have to wait a year), signed the papers, submitted them and waited a month... and that was that... it seems so fast in America.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

Misti, you remind me of this one character in a short story I read, who had a bed roll, one place setting, and some toiletries, and that was it. He took pride in being able to pack up in under 5 minutes.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1174">Dana</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

Pam: A little writers block plus my boys have been sick - Dana
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

I envy those that can pack in five minutes.  It's scary how much 'stuff' I've accumulated in the four years I've been divorced.  Jim
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

Kirk,<BR>
That is awesome. I have a lot of crap I need to throw away. The one thing I cannot part with is my library. I love my books.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

pam:  hey, thanks for the mention!  i never got your msg you were nearer to shreveport... bummer.  i had the time of my life in new orleans!  it was a business trip and all, but, still had fun.  and the food...  omg!  i get to your area on occasions, if/when i do maybe we can get together, i'd love to meet ya!  even if you are under the misperception that you are the #1 fan of my two favs here on blender (i am currently the reigning #1 btw!) lol<BR>
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lady:  thinking about you.<BR>
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wolfscreamer and coujeaux:  thanks for coming back just for me...  i just know you did....  lol<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

I couldn't live like that.  I love material things.  I am so horrid and greedy.  I love my decorations, flowers and vases, candles, throw blankets, books, CD's, DVD's, clothes, TONS of shoes, perfume... god, I love stuff.  I actually make a hobby of collecting things.  When I was a kid, it was dolls and tea sets.  Recently, I've been collecting snowglobes... I pick one up everytime I travel someplace.  My apartment is so full of junk it would take me weeks to pack it up... and I don't know how much of it I could live without.  To my credit though... I don't save old clothes that don't fit or baby teeth like my husband is inclined to do. :-) 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

Crying Shame~ :-) Thanks. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

angieubaldo~ i love <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.04.07.05.01.26094">Your Arms</a>. Then again, I always love your writing.  ~Vi
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

Sorry I keep posting seperat messages, Kirk.  I'll stop with this one.  <BR>
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Ophelia Loves Hamlet~ <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.04.07.01.55.6162">take your spring</a> reminded me of a Jewel lyric: "you could hurt me using the sharp end of what you say" Are you familiar with Jewel's stuff?  I love her... both her music and her poetry. :-) <BR>
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It seems like it's been quieter around here lately... 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

aparajita,<BR>
whenever you come here...I bet we could set something up to meet, although I have never met anyone face to face thru the internet...there's a first time for everything...we probably have more than just being #1 fans in common...take care..<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

Vi~<BR>
know whatcha mean...I'm collectin' matchbooks from Burt's Tikki Lounge and empties these days. Jack Daniels, champagne, wine. I've got a stargazer lilly in a wine bottle but it's almost dead. I am a bag lady at heart. I don't know how long this gypsy phase will last. Perhaps indefinitely. I might break down and sell all my books. Gawd knows I could use the money. I'd love to come visit you in Oregon. I'm crazee but harmless.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=205">Violet</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

Misti~  That would be cool!  I would love to meet you in person.  I love stargazer lillies.  They smell so divine. *sigh*  I have had the most retarded day. I blew a fuse (literally) when I tried to blow dry my hair and warm up the iron at the same time... and was totally useless because I don't even know where the fuse box is, let alone what to do when I find it.  So, I left my apartment without any power.  I tried to call my husband on my way to school, but his cell phone got left in the car and it scared me to death when it started ringing. So... I went to school, and my first class was cancelled.  I had to drive to a whole 'nother town for this mentoring thing I am doing... so I decided not to bother driving back home (I commute about 30 min to school anyway) And waited around until it was time to leave for the mentoring program... I got there and the kids got out of school early so there was no program that day.  I then drove back to school and am now killing time before my last class.  I want to scream.  :-P If my last class is cancelled and I have wasted the day I will probably murder someone.  Thanks... I really needed to vent. :-) You really should come out to Oregon sometime... not too exciting, but I am sure we could find something to do! Have a good day! 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

we could find some magic mushrooms! don't they grow like crazy up there in the Pacific Northwest? my day is gettin' a whole lot better. I'm goin' home. E-mail me if you want!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 7 April 2004<P>

aparajita ~ thanks for thinking of me...everything is really ok...once i get these hormoooooooooooooooones straighten out and the weather clears so my back feels better i should be back to my happy go lucky self...at least i am half way there...hope your trip went well...my youngest is off on a trip with a friend to the gulf...gee we have never been that far apart ever...thought i was doing ok with it until she said they are going to buggy board...god the thoughts that went through my head...SHARKS...OMG...SHARKS...i had a small panic attack but have now recovered...thank god for cell phones...
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