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noncomformist
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your kindness.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 21, 2006 at 3:46 AM
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Krisles
That is a unique compliment. Thanks!
posted by
avant-garde
on August 21, 2006 at 3:45 AM
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blanche
The legal system does work for some. And, when it does, it is of some healing benefit. Yet, far too often, it is overwhelmed and insufficient. I've experienced this myself.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 21, 2006 at 3:44 AM
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It's a pleasure to read.
First time I have read some of your blogs - (who invented that word anyway?!).
Your writing is full of truth and clear insight; I shall be coming back to it!.
posted by
nonconformist
on August 19, 2006 at 1:58 PM
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avant-garde
Very well-spoken, and thought provoking.....I felt your words massaging my sleeping brain......I haven't been writing at all.......but I've long had strong feelings about the seeming obsessions so many of us seem to have with some of these issues of which you write.....and the consequences wrought on a single life and on the world, that we watch unfold day in and day out; thank you for scratching my brain.....that's a different kind of compliment, huh!
posted by
Krisles
on August 18, 2006 at 4:30 PM
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I'm torn, Avant-Garde, on the one hand, I want there to be a reckoning
I think there is good reason for our legal system and, even with all its flaws its based on sound logic and common sense. I've personally experienced the benefits of getting a hearing, and having a judge arbitrate for me. tt healed a very deep scar in me, to feel that I was heard and found not guilty.
However, carrying the idea of judgment, anger, resentment and grievances too long has been an impediment. I do believe there is a larger judge, God, in the cosmic scheme of things, and that has been very healing, too, in letting go of what I perceived as an injustice.
I think having one's day in court can be necessary and, in that sense, assigning responsibility and feeling that justice has been done is fair.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 18, 2006 at 4:13 PM
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Blanche
The task of reckoning what is loss and what is gain surely is not ours. We make the decision based upon unreality. But, in the course of any event, there are opportunities for healing that are unprecedented. Our wanting to lay blame prevents this natural course.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 18, 2006 at 4:09 PM
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It's true, Avant-Garde, I've become very aware of that trait in myself and
others. My own experiences have taught me that things are very rarely what they seem at first glance on the surface. I read the story of the Jon Benet Ramsey's supposed murder apprehended in Thailand and it raises more questions than it answers: when was the confession obtained and under what circumstances? Was he actually in Boulder at the time? Is he a sick individual who confesses to things he didn't do for the notoriety or out of a delusion? There is more to every story than meets the eye.
That and a local story of a woman who killed a local police officer in a high speed car crash (she smashed into him running an intersection, while apparently high on drugs). I feel bad for his family, but they have the support of the community and he died a hero's death. I also feel for her and her family. She did a horrible thing, something that she cannot undo, and will live with forever. She and her family also suffer. I can't really find in my heart to judge her.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 18, 2006 at 1:09 PM
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Whacky
It would be a lot quieter, were we to mind our own affairs.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 18, 2006 at 2:57 AM
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Mason
Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 18, 2006 at 2:56 AM
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YPunday
I pulled up your post a moment ago, and the pics would not come up. I'll try again in a few minutes.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 18, 2006 at 2:56 AM
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Rcky
Thanks. It's hard to see which direction this world is heading.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 18, 2006 at 2:55 AM
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this is me being silent.
shhhhhhh!
posted by
Whacky
on August 17, 2006 at 11:01 PM
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..well said! Bravo!
posted by
MasonGarrett
on August 17, 2006 at 8:49 PM
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You are welcome friend--world inside (computers) & outside is abundant
in love and positive vibrations. All we need sometimes is to share---your work insopired me to share that pic with you. The words that go with it--and now sits in my new haiku --are: "even the valleys in life have a great reason for being there." shalom
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 17, 2006 at 4:32 PM
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Insightful post Avant.....another reason we should be mindful of our words
and actions and it's impact on the consciousness of others. I for one are never happy to hear of others bad fortune. Being an empath I instead feel deep compassion for these people. BTW, beautiful pic!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on August 17, 2006 at 4:26 PM
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YPunday
What a beautiful picture. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:21 PM
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Cringe
Thanks!
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:20 PM
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Julia
I can't imagine the lessons you've learned from this experience. You've undboubtedly done a lot of growing this time round!
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:20 PM
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Justi
I feel undeserving of your compliments. But, thank you as always.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:19 PM
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Rumored
Thank you as always!
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:19 PM
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colbor1
Thank you. Nice to meet you.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:18 PM
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bel
Thank you very much.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:18 PM
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Bhaskar
Thank you. Sometimes, it feels as though the fabric were torn a bit.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:18 PM
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Cee
Thank you. It
is inside looking out; but, we don't like to acknowledge it.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:17 PM
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posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 17, 2006 at 3:59 PM
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Well said, well written as always.
posted by
Cringe
on August 17, 2006 at 1:29 PM
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an obsession with lurid details,
and taking pleasure in others' downfall is, imho, a sickness of the human mind. Given my family history, I am cognizant of these things, and aspire to never give in to that dreadful temptation.
posted by
Julia.
on August 17, 2006 at 11:17 AM
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Avant Gard
You are such a winner in any circle. This was so well done, but that is no surprise. You write beautifully. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on August 17, 2006 at 9:44 AM
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avant-..well done as always..
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posted by
Rumor
on August 17, 2006 at 8:27 AM
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Nice one! Thanks
posted by
colbor1
on August 17, 2006 at 8:17 AM
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Very well stated Avant!!!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 17, 2006 at 7:15 AM
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Very nicely explained, Avant.You can weave a well-fitting fabric !
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on August 17, 2006 at 6:07 AM
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Avant
Excellent essay! We can all squirm at what you point out. The morning news has been nothing but the lurid details of a poor little girl's murder 10 years ago. How we contribute to the comforting side rather than contributing to the rumor and downfall is an excellent point!
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on August 17, 2006 at 5:42 AM
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