From: owner-eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org (eda-thoughts-digest) To: eda-thoughts-digest@smoe.org Subject: eda-thoughts-digest V1 #221 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 Friday, September 25 1998 Volume 01 : Number 221 * 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 V1 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. Today's Subjects: ----------------- ET: map dot [moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Charlie, Cobby & The GoA)] ET: upset people [moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Charlie, Cobby & The GoA)] ET: this "hi i'm me" thing that i'm behind on [moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Ch] Re: [ET: Re: funny intro!!!] [genben@usa.net] ET: 2ND HAND [sesykes@juno.com (SES Pool)] ET: my intro [Hotbod2472@aol.com] ET: a poem ["Naomi Vaughn" ] ET: Have a nice day! [mandabear4@juno.com (Mandabear four)] ET: I need to vent (response) [mandabear4@juno.com (Mandabear four)] ET: 2 poems!! [mandabear4@juno.com (Mandabear four)] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 21:14:49 -0700 From: moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Charlie, Cobby & The GoA) Subject: ET: map dot >> Map dot? :) Damn... I thought 15,000 was small. :)<< You know, I JUST NOW got this. *smile* :) Sam the ? angel moonsong@ix.netcom.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 21:14:41 -0700 From: moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Charlie, Cobby & The GoA) Subject: ET: upset people Angels, My gosh, I'm finally catching up, I had no idea about the level of problems that have been going on here. I totally understand both sides. It's become more of a commentary/discussion list, scattered with poetry, rather than a poetry list, scattered with commentary/discussion. Lots of love (and I will write poems!), Sam the ? angel moonsong@ix.netcom.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 21:14:45 -0700 From: moonsong@ix.netcom.com (Charlie, Cobby & The GoA) Subject: ET: this "hi i'm me" thing that i'm behind on Siiiigh. Okay fine I'll do it but I'm REALLY rebellious about this right now. *teehee* Buenos noches, I'm Sam, aka Samara, and I can't speak much more spanish than that. I live in the best state in the country, I love peanut butter, close long-lasting friendships, magenta, pie dough, beautiful things and being creative (and creative results). I love poems, dancing, new things, old things, silver, life, and I haven't been depressed lately, I'm at a very happy point in my life. Okay there's that, I could elaborate & that would take quite awhile. Why I joined the list: Because I thought (at first) it would be good for me to share my poems with people I "didn't know" - har har, shoulda known that wouldn't last - and get feedback. And now I like it just for the variety of tastes - discussion and poetry. It makes you think. I think a lot of people (not pointing fingers, actually thinking partly of people in my outside-of-computer life) don't want to think. They want to let things sift through them, not expand, not challenge their ideas, not take risks. I think this list is good for me. And it definately helps me grow. This is in large part what life is all about. Love Sam the ? angel moonsong@ix.netcom.com ------------------------------ Date: 24 Sep 98 23:54:13 EDT From: genben@usa.net Subject: Re: [ET: Re: funny intro!!!] Hey all well, I just want to say that it's really cool of everyone to do this, I feel more like a group now, and so I guess I'll do it, too. FULL NAME: Benjamin Eastman Adams LOCATION: Alexandria, VA / Washington, DC AGE: that's for me to know, and you to find out BIRTHDAY: 5/27/?? SIGN: Gemini HAIR COLOR: brown EYE COLOR: hazel HEIGHT: 5'8" WHAT SPORT(S) DO YOU PLAY?: soccer (voetbal), and baseball (retired) PETS: Uke (pr. YOO-key), my half husky, half malamute; my cat Jim is still with me in spirit FAVORITE COLOR(s): blue MOVIE(s): Jeez! are there any easy questions? Umm...any of John Cusack's old stuff, e.g 'The Sure Thing'; 'Reefer Madness'; This is just a bad question to ask me. I've seen a LOT of movies FAV TYPE OF MUSIC: I really don't have a favorite. I like it all. TALK SHOW(s): Dennis Miller. Hands Down NIGHT TIME SOAP OPERA(s): I don't really watch them - WAIT! does Ally MacBeal count? That's not bad AMUSEMENT PARK(s): I really don't like them at all, to tell you the truth STORE : Olsson's Books & Records (where I work) and Cash Grocer Natural Foods PERFUME & COLOGNE: I don't like them at all. In fact, I find them repulsive CARTOON(s): the simpsons (which happens to be the longest running SITCOM on television, I'll have you know) FLOWER: tulips (living in Holland, you learn to appreciate them), although I like all flowers DO YOU PREFER... HERSHEY'S SYRUP OR NESTLE QUIK? don't drink milk, so I don't have a preference SILVER OR GOLD? silver PEN OR PENCIL? blue pen THE BEACH OR A SWIMMING POOL? dislike them both, although I'd say the beach if I had to pick CDS OR RADIO? the radio is terrible, with the exception of a few jazz stations and NPR, so I'll have to say CDs WHAT PHYSICAL TRAITS DO YOU NOTICE FIRST IN THE OPPOSITE SEX: I don't have a pattern WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN THE OPPOSITE SEX: intelligence and self esteem, mostly, as well as a pleasant appearance ARE YOU CURRENTLY CRUSHING ON "JUST A FRIEND?" I'm not crushing on anybody WHO SHOULD MAKE THE FIRST MOVE? whoever feels most comfortable HOW DO YOU LET SOMEONE KNOW YOU ARE INTERESTED? again, I have no pattern, although telling the person has always worked for me DO YOU KISS & TELL? nope DO YOU KISS ON THE 1ST DATE? I kiss all the time. PICK A SONG TO DESCRIBE YOUR LIFE: 'If I had Known' by Greg Brown DO YOU... BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? sure, why not? WISH UPON A STARS? all the time READ YOUR HOROSCOPE? religiously (not really) USE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER? generic 2in1 (it's all I can afford) LIKE THUNDERSTORMS? without a doubt, although it's the soggy aftermath that gets to me OTHER STUFF: WHAT TIME DO YOU GO TO SLEEP? sleep? I'm a rave promoter, I don't sleep, but when I do, it's as early as is humanly possible WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP? b/t 7:30 and 11:30, if I ever go to bed WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR WALLS? sky blue and white IF YOU COULD MEET ANYONE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Woody Guthrie TWIN, FULL, QUEEN, OR KING BED? futon BOXERS, BRIEFS, BIKINI, ETC. FOR YOU? FOR THE OPP. SEX? boxers for everyone IF YOU COULD BE ON ANY TALK SHOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Dennis Miller or Letterman. Maybe Politically Incorrect (That bill Maher, he's so zany!) WHAT'S THE WACKIEST THING YOU'VE EVER DONE? Uh... there are too many young ears (eyes) for this one WHAT SCARES YOU? I don't think I'm really scared of anything, but something may come along, I don't rule it out. WHAT DO YOU REGRET MOST? Regret is such an ugly word. There are many things I wonder about, like what would have happened if I had taken a particular job that would have kept me in Holland, or if I had gone to college IF YOU HAD ONE DAY TO DO ANYTHING(FOR FREE), WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Who knows? WHAT'S ON YOUR PIZZA? I'm a vegan, so I get pizza with no cheese IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE FOR A DAY WHO WOULD YOU BE? I just like being me. Love, Peace and Hair Grease, Ben ____________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 23:41:01 -0500 From: sesykes@juno.com (SES Pool) Subject: ET: 2ND HAND 2ND HAND I'll kiss your neck, i'll rub your back, i'll make you smile, and i'll make you realize that there's only one place to be and that's right here, right now! One place in the world is where my heart and soul soar like the eagles. While my mind drifts to never never land thinking of those never nevers. Wanting the memories never known by the greatest authors and never felt by the greatest lovers. Those memories of my hopes and dreams of a great love to be a fantasy come true. The destiny can only be realized with a 2nd soaring heart and felt by a 2nd hand. (it is illegal to copy, replicate, or improperly use this copyrighted material without written authorization of owner) ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 10:59:06 EDT From: Hotbod2472@aol.com Subject: ET: my intro Ok, so I know I'm a little behind.......there's the first thing about myself, I procrastinate. My name is Theresa, not quite sure how long I've been on the list because~~well, just because. I love all kinds of music, it's what keeps me sane. I love poetry, it helps me to express myself, and I love the honest people in my life which seem to be few and far between these days. I heard about the list from a friend and immediately perked up when I heard poetry.... I also wanted to share in the sharing of thoughts hoping that on the days when I'm in despair because of the cruelty of people that the kindness of the people on this list and the Jewel list would help lift me above all of that. So far I like the list and have no plans of going anywhere. Sorry so long. It's not that my body is overlooked, my soul is just unknown~JK~ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 09:02:09 -0700 From: "Naomi Vaughn" Subject: ET: a poem hey angels~ I wrote this a day ago, cause I was really mad. I feel much better now. :) Anyhow, I'm not sure about this poem...as far as, I don't know if it makes *any* sense. So, okay, guess that's it. Be well angels... Love, Naomi the unknown angel uin#10320304 - --- nothing makes the reason stay nothing makes the panick die everflowing and neverending the closing memory echoes seductively through my mind ripping sanity from my clutches shoving me, ruthlessly, into the arms of madness and greed; is this my new home? am I destined to this cruel exsistence no hope past the moment no plans since yesterday am I damned? locked forever in this eternal end where all light and beauty wilts and dies overcome with evil and hate darkened by the traitor sun the cancer bearing sun that rots my skin and wrinkles my frail hands. 9/23/98 - --- "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." ~Epictetus Angelfire for your free web-based e-mail. http://www.angelfire.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 12:52:59 -0400 From: mandabear4@juno.com (Mandabear four) Subject: ET: Have a nice day! > * * > * > * > * * * > * * * * > * * > The star catcher grinned and whispered a plan, > * "I'll catch all the stars that I possibly can. > Then give them to all of my friends > so they will truly see how sparkling and > special they are to me." * > * > * > * * * * > * * * > * > * * > * * * * > * > * * * > * * * * > * > * * * * > * * * * * > * * * > * * * > * > * > * * * > * * * * * > * > * * > * * * * > * > * > * * * > * * * * > * > * * * * > * * * * * > * > * * * > * * * * > * > * * > * * * > * > * > * * * > * * * * * > * > * > * * > * * * > * > * > * * * > * * * * >* * > * * * > * > * * * > Like each individual star... Your friendship brightens my world. > > It's National Friendship Week > ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ > Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. > They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. > They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and > They always want to open their heart to us. > > Show your friends how much you care.... > Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND. > > ________________________________________________________________ Why pay more to use the Internet? Get fast, reliable, affordable Web access From Juno, the world's second largest online service. Download your free software here. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:58:10 -0400 From: mandabear4@juno.com (Mandabear four) Subject: ET: I need to vent (response) >Ok, I just need to vent how sucky my day has been and I can tell it's >not >gonna get better tomorrow. ******************************************************************* Hey Seth, sorry to hear about your dillema. I feel for you. I know what's it's like to feel like Hell because that is my life many days. I never know if I'm coming or going. Sometimes I want time to stop just so I can work on Me for a while. Ya know? It's hard though cuz I'm a full time student and part time daughter. It gets hard. It's good you got your emotions out though in a safe way. Sometimes we all need a little time for ourselves. I hope the days to come are better. Remember, it's always darkest before the dawn. Always ~Mandabear~ WBS ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:49:38 -0400 From: mandabear4@juno.com (Mandabear four) Subject: ET: 2 poems!! hey ya'll. This poem here was written for a History project my freshman year in high school. I wrote it with my friend Caitlin. We got an A on it. Tres cool. Tell me what you think! The second one has an explaination with it too. ******************************************************************* - -Homelessness- A man turned down at the unemployment place, Not enough money, skills, style, or grace. Wants to wander free from the path he’s taken, Alone on the streets lost and forsaken. A small child cries out at the midnight hour, Half froze to death drinking milk that is sour. Smile little one, it will be okay, Quiet now, before they take you away. Pain and sorrow bleeding from her cuts, Her family shunned her away saying she’s nuts. There is no love, there is no security, Just a life of grime and filthy impurity. A nice warm bath and a bar of soap, Is what he needs to learn to cope. His life isn’t perfect, his life isn’t good, But he lived the life the best he could. Rotting beside the hungry woman’s head, A pile of garbage that once was her bed. Once a pillow, now used for food, A piece of chicken barbecued. Under the bridge you can hear a weary woman’s sigh, Crying for her life that just continues to die. There’s no hope for tomorrow, no comfort in the past, Just watching the rain, it falls so fast. ******************************************************************* this one is about suicide and the effects it had on me. - -The News- Smashing glass against the ground, Do it now, there’s no one around. Release the anger you hold up inside, Start crying now your best friend just died. He left you alone in this world so vast, He made you grow up way too fast. All the things you could’ve said or done, Had no effect when it came to that gun. His brain was so high, his thoughts uneasy, He left a scene that made everyone queasy. Blood on the walls skull fragments on the floor, Your standing there wishing you could do more. A stabbing pain goes right through your heart, Knowing that now you’re always apart. Can’t seem to focus on what’s in life, Think you’ll go now and get that knife. End your world there’s nothing to it, Be like him and just quit. Scream his name as you slowly die, Knowing now that your soul will fly. Fly away to some unknown place, Maybe under the ground or out in space. Does it really matter if you continue to live? What is there now that you can give? A sense of mourning and one of despair, What does it matter? You don’t care. The light is fading out of sight, There is no one left to fight. No more pain and no more sorrow, You’ll never see the sun rise tomorrow. Never once will you greet the night, Pull the gun with all your might. Maybe you should just use rope, What does it matter? You have no hope. Getting high will be real fun, Just make sure you know that your life is done. There is no other way or chance, To take your life, to dance the dance. ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ End of eda-thoughts-digest V1 #221 **********************************