From: owner-eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org (eda-thoughts-digest) To: eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org Subject: eda-thoughts-digest V2 #161 Reply-To: eda-thoughts@smoe.org Sender: owner-eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk eda-thoughts-digest Thursday, June 3 1999 Volume 02 : Number 161 * If you ever wish to unsubscribe, send an email to * eda-thoughts-digest-request@smoe.org with ONLY * the word unsubscribe in the body of the email * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: eda-thoughts-digest V2 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. Today's Subjects: ----------------- [none] ["shivergirl" ] ET: Dreams coming true =0) [nameless angel ] ET: Tuesday 8th [Steven J Neville ] ET: This is soo sad please read this [JewelAng@aol.com] ET: Just some things to think about... [JewelAng@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 03 Jun 99 00:19:09 PDT From: "shivergirl" Subject: [none] ~chasing the abandoner~ i jumped sideways onto you; your arms were not paralyzed, but you didn't move them-- to catch me, to hold me, to break my fall. at all. the look on your face said "this isn't my problem anymore." and even when i threw the phone across the room we had christened, you only stared at this stranger i'd become, not knowing i felt exactly the same way toward you. how dare you walk around, taking precious time to lace your forty holes, never replacing the button of mine you tore, (with his sparsely-whiskered, gaunt-boy face) leading me to believe he still existed making my love splintered. * the man i love loves laa-laa. i associated myself with dipsy, not realizing at the time his colour had been my shade of trust all along. my heart-feelings never wear sunscreen; they burn; they are little live wires, trampled by buildings of men falling all over themselves and my precarious connection. * only one side of my heart gets out a lot a half-moon every love * you cloud over more than not more than i want when i want you to be marshmallows and normalcy and even-keeled (whatever that means) and every insecure request is an instant success for it knowingly and cunningly steals the sunny side of me quite easily just to balance the dynamics of depression. * perhaps if we both lay down in the green, wet leaves of a dark, violent, thoroughly engaging, gothic storm this afternoon, our elements could finally sigh in peace, and we could cease lancing each other when it's not raining. * my own worst enemy, according to YOU, it's such a common epidemic when it goes unrealized, YOU say. and i just feel like splaying your splattered mind over cosmic cement at the moment, watching each intellectual nugget be eaten by some simple-minded, dominatrix, hovering harpie. and YOU can't point a finger at my rich, full-fledged fantasy life, for i am the ally, my dear, and like it or not, so are YOU. * resenting the need to reassure on your end; i find the admission strangely familiar, yet hurtful. you mean i'm human too? with more heels than pores? so you're not in the mood to handle my stingers tonight. that's fine. let's fight. you expect me to rip out my very own nature and toss it to you along with my heart. you expect me to turn off my surveillance camera just because it's you who walks into the room. you expect me to see you. can't YOU see i'm desperately trying to discern your difference, make your shadows part of the landscape? discover a new brand of love? * i never said i was rational; neither did anyone else. you say you love me--rational, or not. (it's just you prefer rational) i will never be; you prefer someone else. (not ME) i am hanging upside down, off your female pedastol, but you don't really see. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 23:08:34 MDT From: nameless angel Subject: ET: Dreams coming true =0) Hello ny dear friends =0) I got my graduation present from my best friend tonight...two ground floor 12th row tickets to the jewel concert here on July 5th =0) It makes me complete =0) I was devestated when I learned that I wouldnt be able to go because of lack of funds, I was crying because it has always been a dream of mine to see Jewel sing and be surrounded by the peace she brings me. I was so upet, everything had gone so wrong that I was beginning to believe dreams were a waste of time. I recieved my tickets in an envolope with the words..."dreams do come true" I immidiatly burst in to tears. So my words of advice. I graduate on Tuesday the 8th. A big step for me in my life. Something I have waited for but right now its hard to know Im leaving my dear friends behind me. I am so scared but at the same time I am excited to move on into what the future holds. My only goal for the summer and the next few years is to take life one step at a time and not expect to much out of it. I want to be able to smile at life's little suprises and gifts, like the sky after a day of rain when the clouds have mostly cleared away and the ones left have those brilliant colors that make everything seem peaceful, the smile from a small child and the feeling you get when you know that in their innocence they can trust you and believe in you, the fact you can hold there little hands while they tell you a small joke or story, I have always enjoyed the feeling that little kids like me. That perfect flower you see sitting among the rest of the dead ones, standing out above everything reminding you just a little bit of yourself not wanting to pick it for fear that it will wilt and grow old. The mountains, beautiful and peaceful holding treasures that may never fully be discovered by the human touch, the soil beneath my feet as I hike just a few more miles to the perfect lake that lies there without the dirty houses and garbage surrounding it. The smile from my family, especially my mom and step dad telling me I have done something right, knowing they laid pride and trst inside me no one could take away, knowing that I can do something they will brag about and the fact they love me just seems to make life complete. A goal in a soccer game and the happy smiles frm the people on my team telling me I may just be good enough to stand there with them come victory or failure. My friends, something I have come so quickly to realize may not always be there but have touched my life with words and actions I will never forget, knowing that perhaps...just perhaps I have touched a spot in their lives they will cherish forever. My memories, cherished dear to me no matter where I go or who I am with, pictures of time and happiness instilled in my head like the books of photos I glance at so often, the memories of all the smiles and tears I have shared with people. And finally the people I have lost along the way, knowing they are smiling wherever they are and they will always be there in my heart no matter how many bad things happen or what new people I meet they will always be just one thought away. I will never forget the smiles we have shared. So I come to the end my piece of advice for life...follow yours dreams, clench them in your hands and do not let them slip or falter away because they are who you are. They complete your heart and soul. Kepp them and work to achieve them no matter what. without dreams this life would be boring and worthless, don't let anyone call your dreams stupid stand up for them no matter who brings them down. what is beautiful to one many is ugly to another and the next person will never know just exactly how you feel. sorry this is so long...I guess I juts got inspired =0) Take care and dream lovely things Kerry jo an angel with quilted wings _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 21:53:02 +1000 From: Steven J Neville Subject: ET: Tuesday 8th WooHoo!!! Looking forward to meeting you all at the rehearsal. Steve ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 17:05:25 EDT From: JewelAng@aol.com Subject: ET: This is soo sad please read this - --part1_c89e92f6.24884815_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit - --part1_c89e92f6.24884815_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: Received: from rly-ya04.mx.aol.com (rly-ya04.mail.aol.com [172.18.144.196]) by air-ya05.mail.aol.com (v59.34) with SMTP; Wed, 02 Jun 1999 21:15:18 -0400 Received: from x10.boston.juno.com (x10.boston.juno.com [205.231.101.25]) by rly-ya04.mx.aol.com (vx) with SMTP; Wed, 02 Jun 1999 21:15:07 -0400 Received: (from venture12.9@juno.com) by x10.boston.juno.com (queuemail) id EB6B3NPK; Wed, 02 Jun 1999 21:14:59 EDT To: FiveRulz4L@AOL.COM, queefyandqueefette@thespark.com, shortstuff@thespark.com, Jewelang@AOL.COM, DanylleLeBlanc@webtv.net, BMASSEY@CARTECH.COM, RMIMLITSCH@AOL.COM, Pilgrim.7@juno.com, SSWAN@SPACECITY.COM, KTT309@AOL.COM, FRANNY62@WORLDNET.ATT.NET, MISSION14@juno.com, Ayoupa@hotmail.com, Carlvantine@juno.com Subject: Fwd: i would like everyone to read this especially larry and joshua Message-ID: <19990602.210909.3743.1.venture12.9@juno.com> X-Mailer: Juno 1.49 X-Juno-Line-Breaks: 0-6,8-9,11,13,15-16,18-19,21-23,25,27-30,32-33, 35-36,38-41,43,45,47,49-51,53,55,57-59,61,63-64,66,68,70-71, 73-77,79,81-85,87,89,91-92,94,96-98,100,102,104-151 From: Becky L Y Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 21:14:59 EDT This is long, but it's very good! Rebecca This will touch you and may make you cry Raenette The Father's Eyes This teenager lived alone with his father, and the two of them had a very special relationship. Even though the son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him but also made it very clear that he did not have to play football if he didn't want to. However, the young man loved football and decided to hang in there. He was determined to try his best at every practice, and perhaps he'd get to play when he became a senior. All through high school he never missed a practice nor a game, but remained a bench warmer all four years. His faithful father was always in the stands, always with words of encouragement for him. When the young man went to college, he decided to try out for the football team as a "walk-on." Everyone was sure he could never make the cut, but he did. The coach admitted that he kept him on the roster because he always puts his heart and soul to every practice and at the same time, provided the other members with the spirit and hustle they badly needed. The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all the college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice during his four years at college, but he never got to play in the game. It was the end of his senior football season, and as he trotted onto the practice field shortly before the big play off game, the coach met him with a telegram. The young man read the telegram and he became deathly silent... Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, "My father died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?" The coach put his arm gently around his shoulder and said, "Take the rest of the week off, son. And don't even plan to come back to the game on Saturday. Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In the third quarter, when the team was ten points behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football gear. As he ran onto the sidelines, the coach and his players were astounded to see their faithful teammate back so soon. "Coach, please let me play. I've just got to play today," said the young man. The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted his worst player in this close playoff game. But the young man persisted, and finally feeling sorry for the kid, the coach gave in. "All right," he said. "You can go in." Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands could not believe their eyes. This little unknown, who had never played before was doing everything right. The opposing team could not stop him. He ran, he passed, blocked and tackled like a star. His team began to triumph. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game, this kid intercepted a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown. The fans broke loose. His teammates hoisted him onto their shoulders. Such cheering you've never heard! Finally, after the stands had emptied and the team had showered and left the locker room, the coach noticed that the young man was sitting quietly in the corner all alone. The coach came to him and said, "Kid, I can't believe it. You were fantastic! Tell me what got into you? How did you do it?" He looked at the coach, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know that my dad was blind?" The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, "Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could do it!" SO, REMEMBER RIGHT NOW: Somebody is very proud of you. Somebody is thinking of you. Somebody is caring about you. Somebody misses you. Somebody wants to talk to you. Somebody wants to be with you. Somebody hopes you are not in trouble. Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided. Somebody wants to hold your hand. Somebody hopes everything turns out all right. Somebody wants you to be happy. Somebody wants you to find him/her. Somebody wants to give you a gift. Somebody wants to hug you. Somebody thinks you ARE a gift. Somebody admires your strength. Somebody wants to protect you. Somebody can't wait to see you. Somebody loves you for who you are. Somebody treasures your spirit. Somebody is glad that you are their friend. Somebody wants to get to know you better. Somebody wants to be near you. Somebody wants you to know they are there for you. Somebody would do anything for you. Somebody wants to share their dreams with you. Somebody is alive because of you. Somebody needs your support. Somebody will cry when they read this. Somebody needs you to have faith in them. Somebody trusts you. Somebody hears a song that reminds them of you. SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU TO SEND THIS TO THEM!! - --part5_f269da5f.24809319_boundary-- - --part4_f269da5f.2486a524_boundary-- - --part3_f269da5f.2486e38c_boundary-- - --part2_f269da5f.2486ec61_boundary-- - --part1_f269da5f.24872d37_boundary-- - --------- End forwarded message ---------- ________________________________________________________________ Get secure free e-mail that you don't need Web access to use from Juno, the world's second largest online service. Download your free software at http://www.juno.com/getit.b.html. - --part1_c89e92f6.24884815_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 17:11:53 EDT From: JewelAng@aol.com Subject: ET: Just some things to think about... > The following is a NEPALI GOOD LUCK TANTRA TOTEM > > This tantra totem has been sent to you for good luck. It has been > sent around the world ten times so far. You will receive good luck > within four days of relaying this tantra totem. Don't send money as fate has no > price. > > > INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE > > 1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. > > 2. Memorize your favorite poem. > > 3. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you > want. > > 4. When you say, "I love you", mean it. > > 5. When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye. > > 6. Be engaged at least six months before you get married. > > 7. Believe in love at first sight. > > 8. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. > > 9. Love deeply and passionately. > You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. > > 10. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. > > 11. Don't judge people by their relatives. > > 12. Talk slowly but think quickly. > > 13. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, > smile and ask,"Why do you want to know?" > > 14. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. > > 15. Call your mum. > > 16. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze. > > 17. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. > > 18. Remember the three R's: > Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your > actions. > > 19. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. > > 20. When you realize you've made a mistake,take immediate steps to > correct it. > > 21. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. > > 22. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older,their > conversational skills will be as important as any other. > > 23. Spend some time alone. > > 24. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. > > 25. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. > > 26. Read more books and watch less TV. > > 27. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, > you'll get to enjoy it a second time. > > 28. Trust in God but lock your car. > > 29. A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. > Do all you can to create a tranquil harmonious home. > > 30. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. > Don't bring up the past. > > 31. Read between the lines. > > 32. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality. > > 33. Be gentle with the earth. > > 34. Pray. There's immeasurable power in it. > > 35. Never interrupt when you are being flattered. > > 36. Mind your own business. > > 37. Don't trust a man/woman who doesn't close his/her eyes when > you kiss. > > 38. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before. > > 39. If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you > are living.That is wealth's greatest satisfaction. > > 40. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck. > > 41. Learn the rules then break some. > > 42. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for > each other is greater than your need for each other. > > 43. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. > > 44. Remember that your character is your destiny. > > 45. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. ------------------------------ End of eda-thoughts-digest V2 #161 **********************************