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azur, blackcurrant syrup works just as well..:) enjoy.
posted by
mneme
on September 8, 2006 at 1:23 PM
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I can handle quite a lot
of Kir Royale without ill effect. Mind you it's been too long since I had it
posted by
Azur
on September 6, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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Muser, I've read the story
and enjoyed it - thank you so much :)
posted by
mneme
on September 6, 2006 at 2:04 PM
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spelling still a problem, however
posted by
mneme
on September 6, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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Hello Ypunday
- tahnks - still enjoying the haiku....
posted by
mneme
on September 6, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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thanks for your welcome visits. shalom
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on September 5, 2006 at 6:09 PM
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mneme
Thinking of you, hope all is going well my friend.
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 5, 2006 at 4:54 AM
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mneme, I found this story and others on a site called The Baldwin Project..
I think you will find it very interesting. Hope all is well...
posted by
muser
on September 4, 2006 at 3:14 PM
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thank you muser;
I have been thinking about nightingales recently - more synchronicity..? I will have to find the story and read it...
posted by
mneme
on September 4, 2006 at 1:34 PM
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A little story for my friend mneme...
"Alfred nodded, and motioned to the boy to be still, for just then the nightingale began to sing. When the song ceased the Duchess arose to continue her way. Alfred, however, lagged behind with the stable-boy, with whom he was soon busily engaged in earnest talk.
"A nightingale in a cage is not what my mother wants; what she wants is a nightingale that is at liberty, to sing and nest and fly as it pleases in our beautiful garden, and to return to us in the spring from its winter home."
"I understand very well what you mean. I should not want to catch a bird and deliver it into captivity." After questioning Alfred more closely about the trees near his villa, the boy said: "I feel sure that I can get a nightingale and its nest for you. I know just how to go about it. You will soon hear its song resound from all parts of your garden— possibly not this week, but surely next."
Excerpt from: "After Long Years", 'The Journey' by Agnes M. Dunne
posted by
muser
on September 2, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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A little story for my friend mneme...
"Alfred nodded, and motioned to the boy to be still, for just then the nightingale began to sing. When the song ceased the Duchess arose to continue her way. Alfred, however, lagged behind with the stable-boy, with whom he was soon busily engaged in earnest talk.
"A nightingale in a cage is not what my mother wants; what she wants is a nightingale that is at liberty, to sing and nest and fly as it pleases in our beautiful garden, and to return to us in the spring from its winter home."
"I understand very well what you mean. I should not want to catch a bird and deliver it into captivity." After questioning Alfred more closely about the trees near his villa, the boy said: "I feel sure that I can get a nightingale and its nest for you. I know just how to go about it. You will soon hear its song resound from all parts of your garden— possibly not this week, but surely next."
Excerpt from: "After Long Years", 'The Journey' by Agnes M. Dunne
posted by
muser
on September 2, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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Taps
it feels a bit like that sometimes. Sorry if I pull things out of the woodwork for you... I don't know what creates these situations, but I do know I'm not the only one. It can drive you crazy sometimes, but I think it makes us stronger. Then again, every day wasted, at the age I am now, is a big deal. While I enjoy my autumn, difficult relationship aside, I would like things to change and maybe one day they will. Thanks for taking the trouble today.
posted by
mneme
on September 2, 2006 at 1:25 PM
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mneme, I don't often comment on your poses, even though they are very well written, because reading them takes me back to years and memories that are best forgotten. I wouldn't go back there for anything in this world. It took me too long to get my life back on track after that man.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 1, 2006 at 8:27 PM
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memne
You are doing the best possible way. If it works it works and I believe it will, you don't need to stress over whether it will or that will be a pattern from now on.
posted by
Justi
on September 1, 2006 at 11:58 AM
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DepTLC, sure he knows he upset me, and why. Things have been difficult. He just thinks I shouldn't be.
posted by
mneme
on September 1, 2006 at 10:40 AM
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wiley.coyote, you're welcome :)
posted by
mneme
on September 1, 2006 at 10:36 AM
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Did he upset you? More importantly, if so, does he know he's upset you. or have you told him? Is there communication or just looks?
posted by
DepTLC
on September 1, 2006 at 10:11 AM
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mneme
I needed to read your thought today luv,
"This too shall pass" bless you
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 1, 2006 at 9:49 AM
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Always something kind from you Ypunday
I'm fine - thank you for checking in on me.
posted by
mneme
on September 1, 2006 at 7:35 AM
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Yes U have inner strength ...
after any shock about the unspeakbale (divorce, death, rape etc, case by case) the person can rise to greater self-knowledge or fall to lower depths of self-abnegation. You chose well..God Bless U and guide you friend. Shalom--never divorce your Faith. Please, sweetheart.
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on September 1, 2006 at 7:33 AM
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Wiley.Coyote
You are too kind. I am patient, which is a good thing. It comes from years of waiting at bus stops before I could drive. I could change things tomorrow if I chose to and things would be very loud. It won't always be so, and I have another thought for you:
This too shall pass.
posted by
mneme
on August 31, 2006 at 12:45 PM
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DarrkeThoughts
no one can own you if you don't let them. I can let it affect me and feel hopeless, or I can daydream about opening a French bank account, renting a small apartment here and he can come visit - occasionally. Realistically I can enjoy the vacation while it lasts and see how things are by the end of the year.
posted by
mneme
on August 31, 2006 at 12:41 PM
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twisted mom
I just might be your big sister:)
posted by
mneme
on August 31, 2006 at 12:37 PM
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absolutely, muser
and I feel great. I shouldn't, but I do. Long may it continue... thank you for all the good thoughts. If time and space allow I'm going back to my poetry, and unwind the mind (as I said to m-c earlier). Fun today with .dave. wasn't it?
posted by
mneme
on August 31, 2006 at 12:36 PM
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mneme
"God grant me the Serenity
To Accept the things I cannnot change,
The Courage to change the things I can,
And the Wisdom to know the difference."
Have faith luv
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 31, 2006 at 9:29 AM
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Good for you! It's so hard to let go of those things other people think/say. I can't do it yet, but I'd like to.
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on August 31, 2006 at 6:01 AM
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mneme...i would suggest a small correction to your post...
when you so eloquently write..."but has the unfortunate side effect of making one drinker obnoxious." didn't you mean to write "more" obnoxious?
I see I do not need to worry about your not enjoying your holiday! It seems to me you have your priorities in good order...and that at long last mneme is coming into her own!
mneme is having fun
in spite of one who says nay
in her mind...she's free
posted by
muser
on August 31, 2006 at 5:43 AM
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I hate it when they do that. Mine always threatens to leave...but then decides to stay...
posted by
twisted_mom
on August 31, 2006 at 4:14 AM
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