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thanks Cass....I don't write as much as I should or want to...
But there's a new one up tonight. I appreciate that you read this mammoth thing and left a comment. :)
posted by
Temple
on June 5, 2004 at 11:11 PM
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Temple this is a wonderful post, it has left me waiting for the next installment. There is so much I can relate to - the work bits and the bringing CDs to your work with youth (I did the same), and there is so much I can only imagine. Hope you write again soon.
posted by
Ca88andra
on June 5, 2004 at 7:56 PM
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Shavonne, I'm glad that you were able to make time to read this even with
so much going on. I know things are difficult for you right now. I always feel like the times I don't want to write are the times I need to write the most. It's been writing these posts, and there less coherant counterparts in my journal, that help me work it all out. Some days I cope really well, some days I just do an excellent impression of coping. Keep searching, love, you'll find a path that takes you there.
posted by
Temple
on June 5, 2004 at 4:33 PM
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Amen to that Temple. It took me a while to read this post. My attention span has gotten worse in the last couple of weeks. I don't know why that is. I guess it's stress or something. There's a lot going on in Korea. My mind is buzzing with so much stuff but I'm unable to sit and write it all out. I think it's about time I buy a voice recorder.
It sounds like you're coping well, a lot better than myself. Keep posting and sharing your inspirations.
posted by
Shavonne
on June 5, 2004 at 4:30 AM
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Benzinha, empathy is key, I agree. Too bad it can't easily be taught.
Or maybe we've forgotten that it is a priority and haven't tried like we should. In any conflict, if both parties step back and rethink...see things from the other side...chances of peaceful and meaningful resolution increase if we can see what the other is saying.
My first kitty ever, Mittens (6 toes on each white footie) died just more than a year ago. She was 19. Hardest thing that I've ever had to deal with. She was so perfect as a grandma kitty, little gray hair on her head between her eyes. I miss her so much, and am so grateful that she chose me to look after.
I'm sorry to hear that the universe has set out to cook the Abuelita, but you will be nice and tender. ;) Thank you, as always, for you wonderful words.
posted by
Temple
on June 3, 2004 at 5:54 AM
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thanks Heather, animals have always gotten to me right away
and profoundly. I think it's their unconditional love and their innocence. That, and they are all too cute. I will cry for Saylor and what I feel is my failure to save him for years to come. I pictured him in my life and painful to see the absence of him. Your sweet, thoughtful words are appreciated, as always. xoxo
posted by
Temple
on June 3, 2004 at 5:46 AM
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Temple, so sad about the doggie, like my neighbor's Mario, gone too fast.
I enjoy your thoughtfulness, meaning blog posts full of thinking. Empathy is the key, I think, though it won't work while walking Baghdad's streets nowadays, it does work inside government offices, or could, if they could ever feel some of it in those rooms.
I especially enjoyed this post. I noticed today just how weak my oldest dog, Makeda, is and I began to pet her and kiss her awake from her endless aged napping, to let her know how beloved she is. She's been the best dog that I've had in decades and I never want to have to miss her. Not playful kitty/puppy paws anymore, just tired old companionship, my friend.
Stay North, without expectations and life will resolve itself. Me? I'm East of you, missing soft and salty ocean breezes. God opened the oven door today in Arizona, after setting his dial to Broil, and it shall not close for another six months.
posted by
benzinha
on June 3, 2004 at 3:21 AM
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'Cause that's what I blog in, too, lol :) xx
On a more serious note, I'm so sorry about Saylor. My nephew rang me crying last night because his gorgeous 6-year old golden retriever, Phoebe Rose, has been diagnosed with doggy breast cancer and the vets say she will live no longer than another year. I'm glad she has always been so well-loved, and grieve with you that your Saylor missed such in his life - oh how they tear at our hearts 
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posted by
Moohahaha
on June 3, 2004 at 12:12 AM
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oooh, great visual H....
how did you know that I blog in a black leather teddy and thigh high boots? ;)
posted by
Temple
on June 2, 2004 at 6:18 PM
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Now, how can I resist doing as I am told when a gorgeous girl wielding sex
cake and a whip is doing the telling, moohahahaha?
posted by
Moohahaha
on June 2, 2004 at 12:34 AM
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Hey Jimmy!
It's so cool to see you here...I don't read a lot (simply b/c I read damn slow), but I've read you from time to time. Sorry not to have left a footstep, I will next time. :) Thank you for your kind words. It makes me happy to hear that you got something out of it. It also makes me happy that you can quote lyrics from that CD! We are the same age, too, if that's what 68 means. Powerful year, powerful people. ;)
I don't know De la Rocha, but even if I never met him briefly his lyrics bring power and introspection... thought and awareness. What more could any writer of anything ask for? In my circles of work friends, he was known as a man with integrity, loyality, with a great brain and a great smile. Thanks for sticking out such a long read and leaving a comment.
posted by
Temple
on June 1, 2004 at 10:45 PM
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my lovely wench, your comments just lift me up up up
I liked that line too...I was trying to spell the sound his little feeties make on the down comforter, but I couldn't. :) If I'm the most beautiful of girls, then you must be, too.
Thank you, love. Btw, I love a woman that does what she's told. ;)
posted by
Temple
on June 1, 2004 at 10:38 PM
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Whew....
That was interesting and enlightened in the best meaning of the word...that kind of writing promotes empathy, if there were more empathy there would be less war...keep it up; and "Rally round the family, With a pocket full of shells..." De la Rocha...don't know him, but I know some people who used to play with him, heavy dude...
posted by
jimmy68
on June 1, 2004 at 10:31 PM
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I don't know where to begin ...
you caught my heart with Petie's "punching little pawsteps" ::: so beautiful :::: then captured all of me with your sweet, sweet writing of life and love. You truly are the most beautiful of girls xx
posted by
Moohahaha
on June 1, 2004 at 10:23 PM
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kid cargo, remember, it'd take a nation of lizards to hold us back...
I knew I loved you for a reason: maybe we should let woemens sensibilities rule the world ;)
Forgiveness and love for enemies, understanding them, could blow the door wide open on this war business. Men are good protectors, that's important, too. The balance has yet to be found, but if we each do what we can in our corner of the world, it would be contagious. Imagine if we were lucky enough to have a partner to shape our corner with?
posted by
Temple
on May 31, 2004 at 2:23 PM
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good post sweet girl...
the best is you're writing again. i think that we start with ourselves when it comes to improving the world. And to write love letters to your enemies is a great place to start. I mean really, could you imagine how different this war would be if George Bush sat down and wrote a love letter to Saddam? I think men are too combative for some reason...and maybe we should let woemens sensibilities rule the world.
...and that took a lot of SOBE wisdom to figure out ;-)
posted by
FreeManWalking
on May 31, 2004 at 8:00 AM
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sorry about the confusion, beedle.
It's asking you for your user name, supposedly...what you want the comment to read. Email me with what happened and we'll sort it out. Thanks for leaving one here instead. :)
Still in love...yes, indeed...talked to Billy today for the first time since he left. They have tomorrow off and were out drinking. Very interesting conversation. Very telling. I imagine he's in pretty bad shape at the moment, poor seabee. ;) Well, if he's awake, which he isn't hopefully.
Assassin is there b/c the system gets overloaded and it wants people out who are idle. They don't watch us too closely, lots of goofing off going on.
I think when we are going through something difficult, it always helps to look at someone who's been through worse or more and still lives with integrity. I often think of Mandela when I feel I just must give up, and have for many years. I think of his serenity and calm and strength. I try to put that out there and focus on that.
posted by
Temple
on May 30, 2004 at 7:48 PM
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tried to leave the comment on your web site, couldn't do it without knowing user name. anyway - missed you, and here you are, alive and working and still in love. the assassin thing - is that to make sure you don't goof off? and how horrible is that? if we could all be like nelson mandela...
i suppose even if we tried just to be a tiny bit like nelson mandela, that would be something.
posted by
beedle
on May 30, 2004 at 4:12 PM
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