From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Jack,<BR>
I figured it meant something sexual...however, you were inviting "steak night"....in California...a southern lady like myself (a week before my birthday)would love a one way ticket to California...I know California is liberal; however, I wouldn't think I'd have to do something sexual in public for a steak....I looked it up and it says that Knobber day for men is the opposite of Valentine's day for women....then, i investigated further to find it's sexual meaning....LOL...MEN! now, how could that surprise me...Barbara Bush even said/quoted (something like) "even when done badly, a man doesn't forget who gave him one"....I still haven't seen my one way ticket and it's March 22nd so I guess I missed Steak night!<BR>
Jack--I like your sense of humor!<BR>
CS%*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

twisted_lie,<BR>
thanks ever so for your lovely comment about my submit "No Matter How I Paint It"...Although I've hit a conflict within--I still have my sense of humor...As I've aged I've found that my blues--soon will pass, but writing really seems to helps the low times...I appreciate your screen name here...mine, is really a joke--I'm far from a cryingshame; however, when I began writing here I definitely wanted to be anonymous -- it has seemed to work for me...hope you are having a good weekend...spring has definitely sprung here...<BR>
CS%*<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Lilla, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.16.10.09.19668">cheesecake</a>:<BR>
simply scrumptous!
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Farah, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.20.12.31.19546">My personal Quote</a>:We've probably all been in this place before....what works for me--- is to be quiet and listen...also as I've said earlier--this too will pass...also, take a walk--or RUN, from the insanity to a place that is quiet and listen! good luck with this!<BR>
CS%*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

~Harem~, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.21.19.41.30346">STALKING me Again</a>: I've often wondered is there a thin line between stalking and "calling just to hear the his/her voice mail" or "driving by his home" just to feel close to him/her? I've been on both ends of the scenerio and I think that the difference is when there's a "mean spirit" from the drive by or a phone call...if there's no harm done then it's not stalking and eventually when there's nothing returned--it eventually ends...what do you think?<BR>
CS%*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Hey Crying Shame --<BR>
To answer your question -<BR>
I think when someone tells you that <BR>
the relationship is "OVER" - then<BR>
it is time to move on.<BR>
<BR>
Driving by and hanging around,<BR>
over long periods of time - seems<BR>
to my - like stalking.<BR>
<BR>
My ex did this with me for several<BR>
years after we broke up - for like<BR>
close to 9 years.  <BR>
<BR>
I was so glad when he finally found<BR>
someone else, because I was beginning<BR>
to feel creepy and someone uneasy<BR>
about him keep such close notes on<BR>
my whereabouts.  <BR>
<BR>
Thanks,<BR>
~Harem~<BR>
<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Laurel Ahlfeld, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.20.23.47.633">Dead on Arrival</a>:<BR>
<BR>
This was a clever piece.<BR>
<BR>
It reminds me of how you can start dating again, even though you don't really feel alive, until you get over the previous romance.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

CryingShame58, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.19.23.24.26796">No Matter How I Paint It</a>:<BR>
<BR>
I like the part about -<BR>
"my heart beats blue"<BR>
<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Farah, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.19.16.31.30114">Silver lining</a>:<BR>
<BR>
I like this part - <BR>
"new begining to an old closure."<BR>
<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

RebeccaBeth_88, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.18.22.23.3825">Alive</a>:<BR>
<BR>
I like this part - <BR>
"When I talk about you, <BR>
my mouth trembles."<BR>
<BR>
That indicates some serious feelings.<BR>
<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

B.K., about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.18.20.55.28798">Quote 		 </a>:<BR>
<BR>
That was a cool quote.<BR>
I just never imagined Shakespear<BR>
talking like that.<BR>
<BR>
LOL
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

twisted_lie, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.18.17.47.8094">Once there was us</a>:<BR>
<BR>
I like this part - <BR>
<BR>
"Once there was us,<BR>
Now it's just me."<BR>
<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Rumi, edited by Deepak Chopra, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.18.12.33.30802">Bittersweet</a>:<BR>
<BR>
I like this part - <BR>
<BR>
"I will bring you roses<BR>
I, too, have been covered with thorns"<BR>
<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Belinda, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.18.12.15.28220">Unbroken Spirit</a>:<BR>
<BR>
I like this part - <BR>
<BR>
"where He will let her drink<BR>
wash her burning feet<BR>
kiss her deep<BR>
let her weep<BR>
watch her sleep<BR>
under the Crescent Moon"<BR>
<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

CryingShame58, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.19.23.24.26796">No Matter How I Paint It</a>:<BR>
<BR>
CS Heart beats blue.So sad a last line but captured what so many who write here probably feel.I want to say these lines are beautiful but is there beauty in sadness. I,ll just say thank you for three simple words that unexpectedly hit home.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=13">B.K.</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Rumi, edited by Deepak Chopra, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.18.12.33.30802">Bittersweet</a>:<BR>
<BR>
This is moving and I am a big fan of Rumi and Deepak Chopra too. Thanks for posting.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1961">Ladyfoxfire</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Bighead, about <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2009.03.16.15.53.5237">Pop Pop's Pear Trees</a>:
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1961">Ladyfoxfire</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Bighead ahh what a wonderful peice of work ,really does bring back alot of memories...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2009<P>

Harem,<BR>
YEARS? yeah, that's a bit much...my head was thinking possibly a month--no more than six weeks of being anonymous by listening to a voice mail or driving by...your experience with one of your ex's is definitely creepy! I found that visiting "one of our favorite places" caused me to feel the loss more; however, was good therapy to help me get over it...Of course with any loss whether it's a loss of a relationship or a death---I really long to hear their voice...thanks for your input!<BR>
CS%*
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