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Thoughtful writer
It's about finding and holding onto your inner core. Your art will survive you, it should define you, not your experiences. The thing is your writing passes through the crucible of your experience, right? It emerges through alchemy. I like the results.
posted by
LA_Flier
on July 28, 2004 at 10:42 PM
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Fabulous ? Quirk
great post. I agree past shouldn't define you
posted by
EccentricShock
on July 28, 2004 at 9:57 PM
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there's always a tension , i think,
between letting events determine who you are and exercising our own "free will" over our lives. The events you have endured are difficult to say the least but what usually happens is we are rarely permitted our pure reactions to them. Yes we have to "deal " with the trauma and move on but we often aren't really shown how. And the feelings get dishonored. We do have to engage in self-analysis to see how those events have contributed to our own patterns of behavior -- then we can be in a better position to make different choices.
not easy, at least for me. Be well. tg
posted by
tbgroucho
on July 28, 2004 at 8:58 PM
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Quirky
My blog today under Kelli's Fight, called "Will someone pleeeeease tell me why? I hope it doesn't influence your opinion of me.
posted by
Kelli
on July 28, 2004 at 4:42 PM
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Thanks, Kelli--which blog of yours are you referring to?
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 4:25 PM
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Very GOOD quirky,
and as you'll find out if you read my last post, I am NOT what USED to be either.
posted by
Kelli
on July 28, 2004 at 4:20 PM
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lonebutte, thank you for sharing your viewpoint
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 4:19 PM
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curly and shadow, I love you both very much.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 4:14 PM
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The fickle finger of fate can seem pretty unfair, but as an agnostic, I believe that life is a crap shoot, and we must each create our own raison d'etre, no matter what weird stuff is happening around us. If we don't, then there's no point in going on.
posted by
lonebutte
on July 28, 2004 at 4:04 PM
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Curly-jo
O.K. we'll check it out. shadow
posted by
Keshet
on July 28, 2004 at 3:56 PM
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Shadow, I posted a new blog
with the expounded post. It is titled "Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together." I think this link will work
Every Day, Closer to the Light
posted by
Curly-Jo
on July 28, 2004 at 3:49 PM
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Curly-jo
All together or just in today's bloggers' comments alone? Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on July 28, 2004 at 3:43 PM
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Quirky, here is the expounded post
on the comment I made :o)
Every Day, Closer to the Light
posted by
Curly-Jo
on July 28, 2004 at 3:39 PM
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Quirky, it just makes me wonder
how many others this person has done something like this to. It is not a game, it is not funny. It is despicable.
posted by
Curly-Jo
on July 28, 2004 at 2:42 PM
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Shadow, I have no need to see it. This person is obviously unwell,
as they demonstrated by the posting of that picture in my comments. I sure hope one day they get help.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 2:15 PM
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Quirk,
Personally take my advice and consider yourself a very lucky person about what I'm saying. Don't visit the post. It's full of KKK and Nazi negativism, o.k. 
shadow
posted by
Keshet
on July 28, 2004 at 2:01 PM
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Curly, thanks. May I add, not ATTEMPT to cause suffering
but DO SO WILLINGLY and MALICIOUSLY. How can anyone of sound mind think it would be okay to post a picture of a cut up body in the comment section of a person who has just written several posts about the trauma and anguish of having a serial killer for a brother. "Attempt" my ass, that was a deliberate hateful and very cruel act. But thank you for coming to my defense.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 1:59 PM
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Shadow, thanks, apparently IT wrote a nice little post about us
but of course I haven't read it.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 1:55 PM
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Quirk,
Sometimes it takes only making one step, but that step also takes you away from the past. shadow
posted by
Keshet
on July 28, 2004 at 12:20 PM
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Freedom of Speech?
The person who posted the body parts pic, eminemsrevenge, evidently has a twisted understanding of freedom of speech. Freedom of speech does not include the right to invade another's space under false pretenses and attempt to cause pain and suffering.
posted by
Curly-Jo
on July 28, 2004 at 11:55 AM
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I've got IT blocked also. Yeah, as the profile says both sexes. IT's dream job is to be a pimp? The profile is totally psycho even as a joke for this eminemsrevenge. Did you see the first comment down below IT wrote? shadow
posted by
Keshet
on July 28, 2004 at 11:42 AM
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Kay-Ren, ah sorry...but it's good to be inspired, right?? I will go read
that in a bit, got to deal with this crap that just came up. Thanks for the great compliment!
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 11:25 AM
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yes she is on line
her name is ........and she is a very lovely girl....................take care
good for you.............maybe you should write a post about it too.......lol
posted by
_Symphony_
on July 28, 2004 at 11:22 AM
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kwilliams, well...on the butterfly post in my journal blog????
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 11:21 AM
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Symphony!!! --Where is it??? Is that writer online now??
I've already sent blogit a note.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 11:19 AM
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Quirkyalone
it is also posted on anothers comment........................I too am going to block him...because I found that very disturbing...................I am so glad it is not just me who felt this way.............take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on July 28, 2004 at 11:15 AM
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Thank you Curly. Sorry you had to see that as well. FYI, for all those
who thankfully missed this distasteful, graphic, bloody picture posted by this abusive, cruel and obviously very sick individual, the blogger's name is .
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 11:13 AM
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Q-Alone...
I think my question really is. "Where is the joy? Where is the happiness? Where is the balance?
posted by
Chaltuu
on July 28, 2004 at 11:02 AM
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Just placed the poster of the disgusting pic on my block list.
posted by
Curly-Jo
on July 28, 2004 at 11:00 AM
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symphony, I know, I am deleting the pic and just blocked my first member.
Permanently.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 11:00 AM
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that is sick.............who would want somebody posting that on comments.............sorry but I am disgusted....
sorry ........not talking about you........take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on July 28, 2004 at 10:58 AM
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Talion, I know, I was just struck by it because you used almost the same
phrase I did!!
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 10:54 AM
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kwilliams...so, um...I left you speechless then??
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 10:53 AM
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Whammie, THANK YOU so much! I don't think anyone has ever said
"poignant" in response to my words, but I like it!
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 10:52 AM
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Quirky, I’ve figured out why I never post to any of my other posts, anymore. I spend way too much time and thought replying to your posts. J So, from now on, my long winded replies are going to be in posts. That way I can get both done. Great post by the way.
Go to QUIRKYALONE MAKES ME THINK AND THAT MAY NOT BE A GOOD THING!
posted by
Kay-Ren
on July 28, 2004 at 10:40 AM
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Quirk
I refered you to my post because I noticed the similarities in the themes. It helps sometimes when we discover that others think and feel as we do.
posted by
Talion
on July 28, 2004 at 10:38 AM
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Beautiful is not the word... ahhhh.... I guess there is no words to say how
beautiful it was.
posted by
Chaltuu
on July 28, 2004 at 10:22 AM
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Quirkyalone, what a poignant post!!!!!!! You write beautifully, and I am
sorry that your words are inspired by so much angst...
Whammie
posted by
WHAMENATOR
on July 28, 2004 at 10:22 AM
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kwilliams, you're welcome. Did you read it? What a great post!!
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 10:19 AM
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RAD, yes I do think I have found "a measure" of peace...
more is needed, but it is on its way.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 10:18 AM
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It seems you have found a measure of peace
now that time has passed. I hope you continue on and live your life, bigger and better every day!
posted by
Runs_at_dawn
on July 28, 2004 at 10:08 AM
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Q-Alone...thanks for Talion post.
posted by
Chaltuu
on July 28, 2004 at 10:01 AM
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Talion, I left you a comment on that post but just have to say one
thing here: I was particularly struck by this line, in terms of how it relates back to my post today: I cannot deny the importance that hardship may have in determining what I am, but I will not allow it to solely define who I am.
We wrote about the same thing, from a slightly different perspective!!
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 9:57 AM
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Kwilliams--I found Talion's post and *hopefully* this link will work
Go to The Nature of a Fool's Errand
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 9:55 AM
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curly, thanks. I have written things that way also...bits and pieces
eventually come together to make a whole. I already know from some of your comments we are alike in many ways.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 9:47 AM
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Talion, been there, done that. I'll find your post one way or
the other...thanks!
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 9:45 AM
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Talion, if I may add... I've seen your comment and tried the link...
didn't work.
posted by
Chaltuu
on July 28, 2004 at 9:21 AM
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I am very familiar with the wall...
In fact, I lived with it for many years. I am still living with portions of it that I may never know about. The wall was erected to protect the vulnerable, hurt little girl inside. I see this in your post also. I will be sharing more soon. I am making small notes here and there - that is how I write. Then I put them all together into a coherant whole.
posted by
Curly-Jo
on July 28, 2004 at 9:19 AM
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Quirk
It appears the link does not work. So much for my brilliant career in computers. The post was called "The Nature of a Fool's Errand" from the 23rd of May. Sorry for the mix up.
posted by
Talion
on July 28, 2004 at 9:18 AM
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Quirk
I wrote a blog about this a while ago. See it on the link below. http:///www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Talion8989/135912
Though I will not even pretend to have experienced anything close to what you have, I share your sentiments.
posted by
Talion
on July 28, 2004 at 9:16 AM
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symphony, you're so very kind, thanks for being you!
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 8:55 AM
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Em, thank you for sharing your philosophy.
posted by
Julia.
on July 28, 2004 at 8:53 AM
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great post
you are a very strong woman.............remember that................take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on July 28, 2004 at 8:39 AM
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Life SUCKS...
and then you
die
Might as well enjoy it
posted by
EminemsRevenge
on July 28, 2004 at 8:20 AM
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